Co-founded and co-invented Malleous, a novel surgical instrument that combines suction and retraction devices into one tool for improved surgeon efficiency and performance in the operating room.

Conducted heuristic, formative, and summative usability and wear testing with internal and external participants to evaluate prototypes of the next-generation LifeVest Garment. Performed task and hazard analysis in compliance with ISO 14971. Utilized R and PowerBI to outline revisions and recommendations for Garment design and development. Developed and tested an integrated temperature sensor to provide quantitative feedback on participant skin temperature during wear tests.

Wagner/D’Amore Cardiovascular Engineering LabPIs: William Wagner, PhD and Antonio D’Amore, PhDStudied and developed an elastomeric polymer-based heart valve scaffold through an in situ tissue engineering approach, which maintains applications in adult and pediatric heart valve replacement.

Communicated with medical assistants, nurses, and physicians to acquire patient vitals, administer patient screenings, orchestrate patient rooming, and coordinate necessary lab order completion and specimen collection.