Professional Experience
Test Engineer, Telular
AMETEK business unit delivering industrial IoT, telematics, security, and automation solutions globally.
Designed automated production test systems and standardized test data to enable smooth manufacturing deployment. Established factory tests and resolved production issues to support reliable ramp-up.
Engineering Intern, Adarza BioSystems
Startup developing a label-free platform for simultaneous detection of hundreds of analytes in a single drop, supporting diagnostics and proteomics research.
Pioneered leakproof adhesive and laser cutting processes for biomedical chip assembly. Engineered an automated robotic workstation from concept to production readiness.
Research Projects
Hybrid prosthetic pump to enhance continuous suspension pressure and improve patient comfort.
Designed and assessed a hybrid vacuum pump invention for transfemoral prostheses. Translated clinical needs into specifications and research protocols, modeled performance, and iteratively improved prototype.
Graduate Research Assistant, Northwestern University
Upper limb exoskeleton for use outside of clinical settings to supplement stroke rehabilitation.
Engineered a comprehensive electrical system for an upper limb exoskeleton. Coordinated with mechanical and software leads to ensure reliable control and safe operation.
Lead Electrical Engineer, Northern Illinois University.
Nanoparticle creation and uptake in cancer cells to support targeted drug delivery.
Stabilized fluorescent nanoparticles and built comprehensive lab workflows to enable reliable cellular uptake studies. Initiated and led the first formal collaboration between electrical engineering and biology.
Lead Engineer and Biologist, Northern Illinois University.
Cancer treatment modeling to maximize tumor dose and minimize healthy tissue damage.
Simulated, measured, and assessed multiple proton imaging methods to improve path reconstruction and image quality. Collaborated across institutions to advance cancer treatment.
Research Assistant, Northern Illinois University.