Beheshti Featured in Long Island Business News

Dean of the College of Engineering and Computing Sciences Babak D. Beheshti, Ph.D., was featured in Long Island Business News’s annual “Who’s Who: Leaders in Education” special section. Beheshti’s profile showcases his role in launching the college’s two Ph.D. programs, forging partnerships with industry and government organizations, and establishing the cooperative (co-op) education track.

“This is a transformational time at the College of Engineering and Computing Sciences at New York Tech. In keeping with the institution’s mission to provide career-oriented professional education and access to opportunities for all qualified students, our newly launched co-op offering provides another way for students to prepare for the job market while pursuing their undergraduate degrees,” says Beheshti. “In addition, our rigorous and intensive Ph.D. programs in computer science and engineering—launched in 2019 and 2021, respectively—are training future scientists and tech leaders in cutting-edge research. These programs position Ph.D. students to solve complex challenges and develop state-of-the-art technologies in their fields, preparing them to become indispensable contributors to society.”