Remy Gatins is a marine ecologist and evolutionary biologist whose research focuses on the ecology and evolution of marine organisms. Her work examines genomic and population-level processes including genetic connectivity, speciation, hybridization, and the impacts of climate-driven range shifts. Through this research, she aims to understand how marine species adapt and persist in rapidly changing environments.

Jennifer Bowen is a microbial ecologist whose research explores how human activities alter the structure and function of microbial communities in coastal ecosystems. She investigates the impacts of nutrient enrichment on salt marshes and how oyster aquaculture influences both beneficial and harmful microorganisms. Her work seeks to understand how microbial communities respond to environmental change and how they can help mitigate pollution from human sources.

Dan Distel is a marine microbiologist whose research focuses on the evolution, ecology, genomics, and metabolism of marine bacteria and bacteria–animal symbioses. As Director of the Ocean Genome Legacy Center, he leads efforts to explore and preserve marine biodiversity through the nation’s first public‑access, marine‑dedicated DNA bank. His work investigates symbioses between bacteria and bivalve mollusks, including the discovery of new shipworm species.

Dr. Hughes is a marine ecologist whose research explores the ecological and social drivers of biodiversity change in marine systems. She applies this knowledge to advance conservation and restoration efforts, focusing on sustaining resilient coastal ecosystems. She is committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in science, having led initiatives to enhance representation and broaden engagement with diverse audiences in marine and environmental sciences.

Gabriela Garcia is an ecologist whose research explores the links between biodiversity, food security, and climate resilience. She integrates field ecology, social science, data analysis to understand how socio‑ecological systems respond to disturbances. Her work examines feedbacks between plant population dynamics, community ecology, and human decision‑making, and aims to deliver solution‑oriented research that informs communities and policymakers.

Justin Manjourides is a biostatistician who develops statistical methods for analyzing spatial and temporal health data, focusing on disease surveillance, environmental exposures, and occupational health. He is co-PI for several centers at Northeastern, including PROTECT, CRECE, and ECHO, working on projects funded by NIH, EPA, and CDC. His research advances real-world evidence methods and supports training future researchers in this field.

Devesh Tiwari is the Associate Vice Provost for Research Computing at Northeastern University and director of the Goodwill Computing Lab. His research focuses on advancing large-scale classical and quantum computing systems to be faster, more cost-effective, and environmentally sustainable. With a background at the Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory, he leads pioneering work in HPC, quantum computing, and sustainable computing.

David Kaeli is a distinguished professor in Electrical and Computer Engineering at Northeastern University and director of the Northeastern University Computer Architecture Research Laboratory (NUCAR). His research spans computer architecture and engineering. A Fellow of IEEE and ACM, he has received multiple awards and contributes to several interdisciplinary research centers focused on health and artificial intelligence.

Devesh Tiwari is the Associate Vice Provost for Research Computing at Northeastern University and director of the Goodwill Computing Lab. His research focuses on advancing large-scale classical and quantum computing systems to be faster, more cost-effective, and environmentally sustainable. With a background at the Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory, he leads pioneering work in HPC, quantum computing, and sustainable computing.

Miten Jain is an assistant professor in Bioengineering and Physics at Northeastern University. His research focuses on nanopore technology, single-cell techniques, and computational biology, advancing tools to better understand biological systems at the molecular and cellular levels.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 

Mary Jo Ondrechen is a professor of Chemistry and Chemical Biology at Northeastern University. Her research explores enzyme catalysis, protein function prediction, novel enzyme design, and structure-based drug discovery. A member of the Mohawk Nation and advocate for STEM diversity, she has held leadership roles in the American Indian Science and Engineering Society and is the 2024 recipient of its Technical Excellence Award. 

Veronica Godoy is a professor whose research investigates bacterial DNA damage responses and the role of mutagenic Y-family DNA polymerases in enabling cell survival after DNA damage. Her lab uses genetic, molecular, biochemical, and imaging approaches to understand the regulation and function of these error-prone yet essential enzymes. This work provides insights into fundamental bacterial survival mechanisms with implications for antimicrobial resistance.

Sarah Swope is an evolutionary ecologist whose research focuses on rare plant species and their ability to adapt to environmental variability. She investigates the role of genetic diversity in local adaptation and uses her findings to inform conservation strategies. Her work aims to predict whether these species can adapt quickly enough to keep pace with climate change and guide efforts to protect them.                                                           

Lianyong Wang is a researcher whose work focuses on chloroplast biology and the carbon-concentrating mechanisms in Chlamydomonas reinhardtii. He investigates the localization and interactions of predicted chloroplast proteins using high-throughput fluorescent tagging strategies and studies components involved in pyrenoid formation. His research advances understanding of photosynthetic efficiency and algal cell biology.

Lital Davidi is an assistant professor whose research focuses on phyto-molecular biotechnology, including biofuels, natural products, and plant adaptation to extreme environments. Her work integrates biology and bioengineering to develop sustainable solutions inspired by plant molecular systems. By studying molecular mechanisms in plants, she aims to advance innovations in renewable energy and environmental resilience.

Jamie Henzy is a geneticist whose work explores the flow of genetic information in living systems, from bacterial metabolism to the complexity of multicellular organisms. Her research examines how variations in DNA sequences influence disease, evolution, and cellular development, with implications for personalized medicine, stem cell therapies, and understanding human origins. She is building a genetics program to prepare students for careers in research, and science. 

Benjamin Gyori is an associate professor in Northeastern’s Khoury College of Computer Sciences and the Department of Bioengineering. His research integrates systems biology, bioinformatics, and AI to model how cells process signals and respond to drugs. He develops open‑source tools for biomedical data integration and mechanistic modeling to accelerate scientific discovery.                                                                                                             

Samuel V. Scarpino, PhD, is Director of AI + Life Sciences at and Professor of the Practice in Health and Computer Sciences. He integrates network science, AI, and life sciences to study complex biological and public health systems, using am approach that links experimental and computational methods. Scarpino has authored nearly 100 publications, appears frequently in national media, and works to translate research into real-world decision-support tools.

Arzu Tuğçe Güler, a research scientist at Northeastern’s Institute for Experiential AI, specializes in AI applications for mass spectrometry-based metabolomics, proteomics, and multi-omics integration. She holds degrees in computer engineering and bioinformatics, including a PhD from Leiden University Medical Center, and has conducted postdoctoral research on proteomic changes in Huntington’s disease at Amsterdam UMC.