Alumni Profiles

Howard Benson

The year is 1980 and Howard Benson just graduated from Drexel University with a degree in materials engineering and a passion for music. "I always loved music and the music industry but I had no idea how to be successful in it, so I decided to pursue my second love - engineering..."

Svetlana Dimovski

"Surround yourself with people who think positive. Learn how to move forward through difficult times. Never lose faith that you can do it."

Milan Ivosevic

"Ph.D. education provided a great sense of professional accomplishment and an opportunity to look forward to every new day at work because my job is exciting, diverse, challenging and never boring."

Davide Mattia

"I think the international experience acquired with my Ph.D. at Drexel has been a key factor in my selection for the faculty position offered."

Adam Procopio

"In R&D, the Ph.D., without a doubt, opens doors that would be difficult or require long durations at a company to achieve. The Ph.D. is an exceptional learning exercise that prepares you as a researcher."

María Pía Rossi

"For current students, I think it is very important that they try to find as many fellowships and awards as they can... If students want to go into a faculty position, showing that you can bring your own funding will add a lot to your CV."

Jonathan Thomas

"Mentoring and assisting undergraduates and younger graduate students helped develop skills useful in working with people in industry."

Xianping Wu

"My Ph.D. research and education has helped me to quickly pick up the first assignments in industry and has also provided me with a solid base for continuous career development."