projects

bicycle crank

Crank designed for a children’s bicycle with a failure point of 9 lbf in order to reduce leg injury while braking.

portable chair

Project based on a user study for a hypothetical airline in which seats must be supplied by passengers.

bioinspired actuators

Pneumatic silicone actuator designs inspired by the feeding muscle of the sea slug.

somato reformer

2024: On the ground with manufacturers in Shanghai to create initial product sample.

2023: Design for injection molding manufacturing to create the MVP of a smart pilates reformer.

Scribble steady

Designing an assistive writing device for children who experience cerebral palsy related hand tremors.

metamaterials

Developing a modular orthotic insole using metamaterials which are inverse-design customizable.

Easy-inject

Autoinjector prototype designed for persons with limited dexterity and strength. Utilizes touch sensing and blinking lights to safely deliver drug to the patient.

Auracle

Designing a hearing aid as jewelry to increase weartime and improve quality of life.

Research and publications

  • Muscle characterization on the I5 feeding muscle of Aplysia californica (sea slug). B.O.R.G. is utilizing these findings to develop a robotic model of Aplysia’s feeding apparatus.

  • I am working in Alexandra Ion's interactive structures lab to develop a metamaterial based

CIA buggy racing

I am the steering design lead for Carnegie Involvement Association’s new carbon fiber gravity racer — a.k.a. buggy. I have redesigned our aluminum steering system to reduce weight and size. Additionally, I am working with drivers to improve the ease of steering by adding TPU stabilizers.

The new buggy will race against ~10 other student buggy organizations in Carnegie Mellon’s annual student-led race.