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OLDER WORK
Foot and Ankle Screw Design
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While working with DePuy Synthes' Trauma department as an intern with the Research & Development Leadership Development Program, I investigated the feasibility of a new screw thread technology that has possible applications in trauma surgery. I also worked with a team from engineering, regulatory, and marketing to support the product launch of the Quick Insertion Screw system helping to enhance the company's portfolio. Finally, I was able to work with the Surgeon Response Group to design and develop low-volume instrumentation to surgeons' requested specifications.
Scoliosis Simulator​
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For my biomedical engineering capstone project, I worked on a team of six engineers, collaborating with Medtronic to create a scoliosis simulator. We designed and built a simulator that replicates the structural deformities caused by scoliosis and can apply the forces required to correct the spine's curve. This project will help orthopedic surgeons visualize different scoliosis conditions and surgical solutions, and surgeons from Allegheny General Hospital validated our design.
SmoresBot 3000
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As part of CMU's Advanced Mechanical Design course, I worked on a small team to design and build an automatic s'mores-making robot in just two months. The SmoresBot 3000 takes care of every step of making a s'more, from roasting marshmallows to assembly, all without the hassle of a campfire. This project incorporated mechanical design elements as well as Arduino-based electronic systems, as well as requiring creative design thinking to ensure the end product was safe to eat.
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You can see the SmoresBot at work in this video from CMU's College of Engineering.
Acoustic Testing & Vibrational Analysis​
GE Healthcare
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As part of the GE Healthcare Edison Engineering Development Program, I worked with the CT Hardware team to create an acoustic model to predict the noise generated by enclosed systems, lessening the need for expensive prototyping and measurement processes. In order to do this, I conducted a vibrational study on the existing CT systems.
Instrumentation for Patellofemoral Arthroplasty
Hospital for Special Surgery
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I developed instrumentation to assist with patellar resection in partial knee replacement surgeries. This included scanning, modeling, and 3D printing multiple patellae from patients, and using those models to help me develop new tools for surgeons. I also had the opportunity to conduct a cadaver lab, working with two orthopedic surgeons from HSS to test the new instrumentation.
Robotic Gripper​
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For this project, I worked with a team of 6 students to design and manufacture a gripper hand that could pick up a heavy aluminum object and support it during dynamic loading. We used additive manufacturing, traditional machining, and catalog parts to prototype the design.
Multi-Terrain Walking Robot​
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On this project, my team designed and built a walking robot to walk over rocks, up stairs, and over a set of hurdles. We accomplished this by creating four-bar linkages for the robot's legs, mimicking the walking patterns of goats. Throughout the design process, we optimized the leg and foot design through rapidly prototyping and testing new designs. This project was completed in just three weeks, and successfully passed the obstacle course.
