NSF REU Researcher continuing research after conclusion of summer research programPI: Professor Anat Caspi, Computer Science Engineering• Investigated the Myo Gesture Control Armband as a low cost assistive technology device for individuals with limited motor control and mobility• Utilized signal processing techniques to purify electromyography signals and inertial measurement unit data for meaningful data analysis• Explored the relationship between muscle force generation and signal strength, as well as inter-user and intra-user signal variability • Investigated machine learning techniques to implement custom gesture recognition and enhance device sensitivity for applications in assistive technology such as prosthetics and robotic exoskeletons

PI: Professor James Moon, Biomedical Engineering and Pharmaceutical Sciences• Immunoengineering research aimed at treating immunological conditions, and diseases including HIV and cancer, using various synthetic biomaterials and nanotechnologies • Primary research in nanomedicine for cancer immunotherapy: testing gold nanoparticles as a mechanism to treat tumor cells, and exploring the synergistic effect of using these particles in conjunction with chemotherapy and immunotherapy • Nanoparticle design, synthesis and testing (in vitro and in vivo); cell culture, ELISA, laser applications, and animal research

June – August, 2012May – August, 2013• Rapid prototyping including stereolithography and fused deposition modeling• Took on full responsibility for 3D printing operations by second internship including part design using CAD software, customer file processing, part printing and processing, customer correspondence, and equipment maintenance • Participated in product research and testing for several heavy duty truck systems (examples include aerodynamics testing, engine testing, durability testing, ergonomics, and environmental impact research)• Constructed a graphical user interface using MATLAB to optimize engine testing processes

• Assisted with research involving pneumatically powered lower limb exoskeletons, myoelectric control of lower limb prostheses, ambulatory neuroergonomics, and electrical neuroimaging of brain processes during human gait• Performed and analyzed high density electroencephalography (EEG); worked with human subjects; studied how locomotion affects cognitive processes using motion capture, biomechanical analysis, and EEG; utilized software including LabVIEW and motion capture programs; performed data analysis