
Award Recognition
Senior Marshal
Maria Eleni Batatoudi SEAS’26 studied computer engineering. She is being recognized for her leadership in advancing sustainability, interdisciplinary collaboration, and technical innovation with social impact. As VP of the engineering honor society Tau Beta Pi, she led initiatives that fostered community and professional growth. Her commitment to “Engineering for Humanity” extended to her research at the Ultrasound and Elasticity Imaging Lab, where she applied AI to medical imaging, working toward sparse pulse wave imaging for real-time cardiovascular health monitoring. Beyond leadership, Batatoudi mentored peers as a TA in the math and electrical engineering departments. Her work reflects a deep commitment to service, mentorship, and building meaningful, human-centered solutions.
“I am deeply grateful to my family, whose unwavering support has been my foundation, even from miles away. To my friends: Thank you for growing with me, inspiring me, and making me better every day. I am also incredibly thankful to the Columbia faculty, mentors, and advisers for shaping me as an engineer and teaching me to embrace risks at the intersection of technology and humanity.”