Portfolio of Biomedical Design Projects
Welcome to my portfolio. Here you'll find a selection of my work. Explore my projects to learn more about what I do.
Neural Networks for Color Correction in Mobile Health Applications
Bioengineering Machine Learning Laboratory, Purdue University | August 2025 - Present
Developing Python-based neural networks for color correction algorithms in mobile health applications, enabling accurate disease diagnostics on consumer devices. This work has significant implications for democratizing healthcare access in resource-limited settings.
Key Achievements:
- Developed Python-based neural network architectures specifically optimized for color correction in medical imaging applications
- Collaborated with researchers at Massachusetts General Hospital to validate algorithms for clinical accuracy
- Partnered with institutions in Rwanda and Kenya to test and refine mobile health solutions for global deployment
- Worked with the Gates Foundation to advance global health technology solutions
- Investigated applications of color correction research for physical AI systems, bridging computer vision and embodied intelligence
ACCESS: AI-Curated Comprehensive Evidence Search System
The Gregory S. Fehribach Center at Eskenazi Health, Indianapolis, IN | June - August 2025
Developed and implemented ACCESS as a comprehensive disability science research tool, advancing data collection and analysis capabilities for researchers at the Fehribach Center and expanding their capacity for systematic disability research.
Technical Implementation:
- Built a Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) system integrating Pinecone vector database with OpenAI's embedding models for semantic document search and natural language query processing
- Implemented dynamic model configuration handling to support multiple OpenAI LLMs with parameter-specific API calls
- Developed PDF text extraction pipelines for processing research documents
- Created real-time web scraping capabilities for disability datasets
- Built authenticated Streamlit web interface with multi-source data integration
- Enabled researchers to query structured datasets, uploaded documents, and web-scraped content through a unified conversational AI interface
Impact:
- Contributed to expanding the Fehribach Center Research Advisory Board's capacity for disability science research
- Enabled systematic data collection and analysis across multiple disability research domains
- Streamlined research workflows for disability science investigators
Battery-Powered Blood Sample Incubator for Remote Areas
McCormick School of Engineering, Northwestern University | September 2023 - June 2024
Designed and manufactured a cost-effective, battery-powered blood sample incubator for use in remote areas with limited electrical infrastructure, reducing costs from $270 to $70 per unit (compared to $700 for consumer benchtop incubators).
Design & Manufacturing:
- Dedicated 10 hours weekly over the academic year to device development and optimization
- Employed Computer-Aided Design (CAD) to conceptualize and fabricate 3D printed components critical to the incubator
- Acquired specialized manufacturing shop skills including milling and soldering to construct the conductive heating element
- Reduced per unit costs from $270 (previous design) to $70 while maintaining clinical functionality
Collaboration & Impact:
- Collaborated with a team of three peers under the guidance of Professors Thomas McDade and Matthew Glucksberg
- Produced 10 units for initial clinical studies in the Philippines and other regions
- Supporting research on inflammation related to COVID-19 in resource-limited settings
Assistive Devices for Wet-Lab Environments
Institute for Accessible Science, Purdue University | June 2023 - August 2023
Designed assistive devices for wet-lab environments at The Gregory S. Fehribach Center at Eskenazi Health, promoting independent engagement for individuals with disabilities in laboratory settings.
Devices Developed:
- Micropipette Adapter: Engineered to provide mechanical advantage and utilize finger flexion instead of thumb opposition, enabling researchers with limited hand mobility to perform precise pipetting
- 3D-Printed Fractal Vise: Developed to hold containers of various sizes, freeing up the non-dominant hand for other laboratory tasks and improving workflow efficiency
Work Commitment:
- Worked 40 hours per week throughout the summer internship
- Focused on supporting students with disabilities in scientific research environments
- Applied universal design principles to create inclusive laboratory equipment
Menstrual Mesenchymal Stem Cells for Diabetic Wound Treatment
Center for Advanced Regenerative Engineering, Northwestern University | March 2022 - June 2023
Developed a novel approach to diabetic wound treatment using menstrual mesenchymal stem cells (MSC) seeded into deoxidized amniotic membrane (DAM), minimizing supply-chain challenges and improving cost efficiency.
Research Methodology:
- Collected and anonymized menstrual blood from 10 donors for experimental diabetic wound treatment research
- Isolated, propagated, and characterized menstrual mesenchymal stem cells (MSC) for seeding into deoxidized amniotic membrane (DAM)
- Confirmed MSC presence using fluorescent immunocytochemistry techniques
- Developed proprietary DAM processing methods to optimize therapeutic potential
Leadership & Commercialization:
- Led a four-person committee investigating the FDA certification process for medical devices
- Researched patent landscape and intellectual property considerations
- Developed preliminary business model for potential commercialization
- Contributed to supply-chain optimization strategies to improve accessibility
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