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California, United States

Designed mechanical prototypes, completed benchtop testing, and led documentation and design transfer to manufacturing for a reusable N95 respirator during the Covid-19 pandemic. Led engineering testing and development of a breastfeeding device for babies with cleft. Supported development and assembly for 7 medical devices in my 2 years at the incubator.

Developed bioinks and explored new formulations with varying parameters. Supported 3D bioprinting of different tissue structures for R&D and production.

Greater San Diego Area

Led qualitative analysis on research exploring the rise of congenital syphilis in the US, in collaboration with the March of Dimes. I also supported study design, grant writing, and recruitment for violence prevention at three UC campuses, called UC Speaks Up.

Greater San Diego Area

Devised a device that would connect new mothers with their babies, via the touch of a heartbeat. Managed user testing with mothers and partnerships with health organizations, specialized our branding, and raised funding via pitches and grants.

Investigated regional mechanics of hydrogels under static confined compression in micro-CT actuator, using MATLAB and micro-CT scans.

Greater San Diego Area

Prototyped a concentrator device for Strep A lateral flow immunoassays and reduced assembly time by almost 50 percent. Designed new components and fixtures using Solidworks and conducted statistical analyses for validation.

Covered student stories and social media campaigns for the engineering school. Ran the #ILookLikeAnEngineer campaign at UC San Diego, which included conducting student interviews, creating profiles, and posting on various social media.