Education

• B.S. in Biomedical Engineering, Case Western Reserve University, 2017
  • Minor in Mechanical Engineering
  • Focus Area: Biomechanics
• M.S. in Aerospace Engineering Sciences, University of Colorado Boulder, 2019
  • Focus Area: Bioastronautics
• Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering Sciences, University of Colorado Boulder, 2022 (expected)

Work experience

• Graduate Research Assistant - University of Colorado Boulder Bioastronautics Research Group (2017-present)
  • Thesis: Dynamic Foot Shape Models to Improve Spacesuit Boot Fit
    • Developed in-house 4D scanning setup to model dynamic foot morphology and creating framework to utilize dynamic foot morphology modeling in designing planetary spacesuit boots with better fit, comfort, and mobility
    • Predictively modeled foot shape deformation during stance phase with accuracy of 5.2mm from 30 subjects
  • Other projects include:
    • Quantifying Injury Risk in Spacesuits Using Contact Pressure Sensors: Developed sensor architecture to quantify contact pressure magnitude and distribution between human and spacesuit
    • Evaluation of XR Technologies for Spacecraft Habitat Design: Developed experimental methodology and technology required to compare the use of virtual reality, augmented reality, and hybrid reality against physical reality mockups in the design of spacecraft habitats.
  • funded through National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship and CU Boulder Smead Scholars Program
• Technical Consultant - Volumental AB (2020-present)
  • Characterization of heel- and ball-width across global foot population: Developed new metric to measure how width varies across foot length. Analyzed across large (>1 million) global foot scan database to provide insights for last grading
• Engineering Assistant - Zin Technologies (2016-2017)
  • Integration of Finite-Element Modeling into a Bone Remodeling Model: Investigated bone remodeling during microgravity exercise loads by developing CT-scan based finite element models; defining loads based on ISS exercise and deriving material properties from scans. Worked in conjunction with NASA Glenn Research Center.
• Biomedical Engineering Intern - NASA Johnson Space Center Anthropometry and Biomechanics Facility (2016)
  • Exploring Use of 3dMD Photogrammetric Scanner for Anthropometric Measurements: Developed Python interface to automatically recognize anthropometric landmarks using image processing techniques. Validated use of body scanner against laser scanner for astronaut suit sizing protocols and body shape modeling projects
  • A Parametric Model of Shoulder Articulation for Virtual Assessment of Spacesuit Fit: Developed Python tools to automatically process 3D scan data and model deformation from shoulder articulation
  • Validation of Pressure-Sensitive Mats for Use in Spacesuit Shoulder Injury Studies: Led testing to characterize use of mats to detect peak contact pressure during isolated shoulder movements in spacesuit.
  • Validation of Fabric Strain Sensors for the Evaluation of Lumbar Motion: Pilot Study: Defined procedures for wireless data collection and syncing of multiple instruments
  • funded through National Space Biomedical Research Institute and Universities Space Research Association
• Biomedical Engineering Intern - NASA Glenn Research Center Biomedical Sciences Branch (2016)
  • A Flexible Method for Producing Finite-Element Analysis of Bone Using Open-Source Software: Developed bone strength finite-element model to study effects of exercise on astronauts’ reduced bone density
  • funded through Ohio Space Grant Consortium – Space Academy Internship

Service

• You’re @ CU Mentor Program / CU DLA Program: Graduate Mentor for Undergraduate Students (2017, 2019-2020)
• CU Science Ambassador: Assisting in design of youth hands-on science activities (2018)
• EBME 105 – Introduction to Biomedical Engineering: Teaching Assistant (2016)
• ENGR 210 – Circuits: Laboratory Leader and Grader (2015)
• Discussions - CWRU’s Undergraduate Research Journal: Editor in Chief (2016-2017)

Skills

• CAD: Solidworks Certified Associate, Inventor, Creo
• Machining: Mill, Lathe, CNC, 3D Printing
• Programming Languages: Python, MATLAB, R
• Version Control: Git and SVN
• 3D interactive web visualization with ThreeJS
• Finite Element Analysis: Femap with NXNastran, FeBio
• Image Processing: OpenCV toolbox
• 3D/4D Scanning Development and Validation
• VICON Motion Capture System
• Electromyography data capture and analysis
• IMU analysis of gait
• Electronics: soldering, chip-design
• Hobbyist Systems: Raspberry-Pi, Arduino
• Statistics: machine learning, shape modeling

Awards and Fellowships

• 1st Place Student Poster - 2020 NASA Human Research Program Investigator’s Workshop (Feb 2020)
• Martyn Shorten Award for Innovation - 14th Biennial Footwear Biomechanics Symposium (July 2019)
• National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship (2018-2021)
• Smead Scholar - Ann and H.J. Smead Department of Aerospace Engineering (2017-present)