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
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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.
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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.