Research Projects
Tissue mold
In order for tissue engineering to progress, mechanical tests must be done on lab-grown tissue. I assisted a graduate student in designing a device that tissue can grow in and be stretched in.
Prosthetic Leg Cover
As a part of the Artisan Internship run by the Institute for Engineering Driven Health, my team was assigned a project to design a pediatric prosthetic leg cover. The cover must be easy to use and display the child's artwork. FreeForm software is being used to create organic models of ankle orthoses and will be used to create the cover.
Achilles tendon loading
I am working with a graduate student to conduct research on the loading of the Achilles Tendon. This study evaluates and compares shear wave tensiometry and plantarflexion moment estimations to measure the tendon load during different physical activities. Data is then processed using MATLAB.
Class Projects
bone fracture rod
For a biomechanics lab my team was tasked with recreating a subtrochanteric fracture and fixing it with an intramedullary nail. We then placed the fixed bone into an Instron universal testing machine to find the axial and bending stiffness of the bone.
Circuit Analysis
I have taken multiple circuit classes where we have had to recreate circuits on BIOPAC breadboards. Using the circuits we took ECG, EOG, and reaction time measurements. Other circuits have utilized diodes, amplifiers, and electrode interfaces.
Additional Solidworks
I have designed multiple SolidWorks pieces for other courses including parts, assemblies, and bills of materials. I have modeled parts of medical devices by disassembling the machine and taking measurements of the parts.