Movement Assessment Centre & Pediatric Onset of Neuromotor Impairments Lab
CAD Design & DFM: Prototyped patient-centric assistive devices (BCI games, walking aid adaptations, communication tablet accessories) using Autodesk Fusion and FDM printing, applying human factors (HFE) and Design for Manufacturability (DFM) principles
Electromechanical Adaptation: Soldered and modified PCBs to engineer accessible, adaptive communication hardware (communication switches/remotes, children's toys) for pediatric end-users
Algorithm Development: Engineered Python and MATLAB signal processing pipelines to analyze kinetic and kinematic data, accelerating clinical neuromotor diagnostic reporting to inform orthopediac surgery and treatment plans
Verification & Validation (V&V): Validated postural stability metrics for a robotic walking device (Trexo Robotics) by developing MATLAB scripts to execute statistical V&V (ICC, SEM, RMSD)
Data Pipeline Automation: Automated clinical post-processing workflows via VBA and AutoHotkey, successfully migrating legacy biomechanical marker models to Visual3D
Technical Leadership: Directed training on hardware and software data acquisition systems (motion capture, Biodex Dynamometers) for interns
Signal Processing: Engineered MATLAB pipelines to analyze high-dimensional kinematic data from IMU sensors, identifying digital biomarkers for fatigue
Technical Troubleshooting: Executed Root Cause Analysis (RCA) for wearable hardware and software to optimize data integrity and extraction efficiency
Clinical Validation: Correlated quantitative sensor-derived metrics with clinical outcomes to validate device efficacy for measuring fatigue in mobility-impaired populations
Stakeholder Communication: Synthesized technical findings into data-driven presentations to researchers and industry professionals
Developed a radiation-free alternative to CT scans by integrating 2D ultrasound with optical motion tracking for 3D joint reconstruction.
Engineered an ergonomic ultrasound transducer enclosure and adjustable patient-positioning fixtures using SOLIDWORKS, focusing on sanitization and data reproducibility.
Led Verification and Validation (V&V) and user testing to assess data reproducibility and performance.
Authored Design History File (DHF) documentation in accordance with medical device quality standards.
Built Python pipelines for 3D reconstruction, validating accuracy against CT benchmarks using Dice coefficient, Jaccard index, and Hausdorff distance metrics.
Engineered a launchable hypodermal dart prototype using SOLIDWORKS for 3D modeling and COMSOL Multiphysics to perform flow rate optimizations and structural impact analysis.
Designed a perforated needle geometry and integrated a Luer-lock vacuum head to enable instantaneous blood collection upon impact, successfully minimizing physiological "noise" from capture-induced stress biomarkers.
Developed a custom Vacuum Clip mechanism to maintain consistent pressure levels and a Needle Stabilizer designed to withstand high-velocity impact forces and prevent mechanical deformation.
Translated complex veterinary requirements into technical specifications, utilizing simulated stress tests to determine optimal needle thickness and vacuum levels for efficient fluid recovery in field conditions.
Collaborated with ophthalmologists to redesign the gold-standard stationary tonometer into a portable form factor, expanding access to intraocular pressure (IOP) screening.
Developed technical sketches and high-fidelity SOLIDWORKS models for the device casing, ensuring seamless mechanical integration with existing clinical setups.
Fabricated functional prototypes via 3D printing to validate ergonomic design, structural integrity, and ease of use in diverse clinical environments.
Engineered a novel non-invasive cyclic loading apparatus for rabbit tibia research, compatible with both Instron e3000 and e10000 testing systems through a universal stainless-steel mounting interface.
Developed a custom knee-and-foot test fixtures using Autodesk Fusion and FDM printing, featuring a specialized heel-support aperture and adjustable thigh holders to ensure strict vertical alignment with the actuator, facilitating accurate mechanobiology and fatigue-failure analysis.
Managed the full design lifecycle from client requirements and risk mitigation prioritizing portability, cost-effectiveness, and ergonomic positioning.
Utilized advanced surface modelling (lofts, fillets, and organic curvatures) and designed with specific technical constraints in mind to fit the existing transducer
Ergonomics-focused design based on a palmar grip to minimize extreme hand and wrist angles for ultrasound technicians
Optical tracking sensors placed in optimal locations to maximize visibility to motion tracking cameras
Utilized assembly tools and joints to create motion of linear actuators and moving components
Accurately modelled physical electronics, wearable units (halo and collar), and various attachment interfaces
Designed complex components to fit together with tight technical requirements
Senior Engineering Design Fair, 2nd Place
In this 7 hour challenge, we designed a controllable robot, "The Persuader," to navigate sport store aisles, collect misplaced items, and deliver them to designated drop-off areas.
Rapidly prototyped a tele-operated robot, integrating an Arduino microcontroller, dual motors, and a custom end-effector
Engineered a hardware safety system incorporating an emergency stop that pauses all operations, LED operation indicators, and a buzzer alert to ensure safe deployment.
I used MATLAB to simulate a Shack-Hartmann Microscope system, including a 30-lenslet array panel and lens geometries, to adaptively measure and correct for aberrations
Simulation showed utility in measuring spherical, field curvature, and defocus aberrations
Implemented a correction that achieved an 86% improvement in the focal ability
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