Laser Ultrasound
We demonstrated the first laser ultrasound (LUS) image on a human subject as part of my Doctoral Research at MIT. We successfully produced 2D and 3D images on phantoms, animal tissue, and human subjects. See more in the linked publication.
NIST Watt Balance
During my undergrad, I completed a co-op at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) in the Physical Measurements Group (PML). I worked on mechanical design and component manufacturing for the next generation NIST-4 Watt Balance to redefine the SI Kilogram. See more at the link to NIST.
Splenic Macrophages in Neurodegeneration
We investigated the importance of MIP-1α in recruitment of microglia to the brain in rates treated with with MIP-1α antibodies before and after PVC-211 MuLV infection. Results suggest that MIP-1α is directly involved in the neurodegeneration induced in rats by PVC-211 MuLV by recruiting macrophages/microglia from the periphery into regions of the brain that eventually become diseased. See more in the linked publication.
Micro Jumping Robot
During my undergrad, I did research with Prof. Sarah Bergbreiter in the the University of Maryland Microrobotics Lab. My research focused on designing a micro robot that can efficiently utilize jumping as a form of locomotion.
MEDUSA
Extending upon my Master’s Research, I built a mechanically discretized ultrasound scanning apparatus (MEDUSA) that supports flexible development of ultrasound tomography (UST) algorithms for complex tissue structures. See more in the linked publication.
LEGO Watt Balance
As part of outreach and teaching, I designed and built a LEGO Watt Balance that demonstrates the fundamental principles and operations of the NIST Watt Balance that redefined the SI Kilogram. See more in the linked publication. See more in the linked publication.
Prosthetic Fitting Design using Ultrasound
In collaboration with MIT Media Lab, we designed a framework using ultrasound to extract 3D maps and properties of residual limbs to design personalized prosthetic sockets. See more in the linked publication.
Single Element Tomography
My Master’s research focused on design of a flexible single element ultrasound tomography system for quantitative imaging of bone and soft tissue. The system allows cost-effective evaluation of ultrasound tomography algorithms prior to clinical implementation. See more in the linked publication.
Xenotropic Murine Leukemia Virus in NCI-60 EKVX
Screening the NCI-60 panel for envelope proteins or gene sequences related to xenotropic murine leukemia viruses (X-MLVs) revealed that one cell line, EKVX, was a candidate for production of an infectious gammaretrovirus. See more in the linked publication.
MIT Hyperloop
I participated in the inaugural SpaceX Hyperloop competition with the MIT Hyperlooop team. I was a member and lead in the Vehicle Dynamics Sub-Team responsible for braking, suspension, lateral control, and the low speed systems. We won 1st place in the initial Design Competition and were one of three teams to run our pod in the SpaceX Hyperloop tube, for which we won the Safety and Reliability Award.
Ultrasound Tomography
Using data from the built tomography systems, we developed quantitative algorithms to extract physical properties of excised tissue with both bone and soft-tissue. See more in the linked publication.
Thoracostomy Device
We designed a novel thoracostomy device to improve chest tube insertion accuracy. The device has an indicator and blade sheath when it punctures through to the pleural cavity to prevent damaging the lungs. The shaft is inserted through a standard chest tube and carries an inflatable balloon to enlarge the pathway for easier tube insertion. See more in the linked publication.
Outside of research, I volunteer as a mentor at the MIT MakerWorkshop, a student led machine shop at MIT. I served as the electronics/measurement machine master and was elected the Vice-President for 2017/18. Click the Makerduck for more info!
Desktop Lathe
We designed and built a precision desktop lathe that cuts with accuracy up to 50um as part of our 2.72 project.