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Please see the PDF for a full list of presentations, publications, invited talks, mentorship, and outreach.

Education

  • 2020 - 2024
    Ph.D., Mechanical Engineering
    Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Cambridge, Massachusetts
    • Dissertation Topic: The Role of Functional Kinematic Hand Synergies in Object Manipulation.
    • Advisor: Neville Hogan
  • 2018 - 2020
    M.S., Mechanical Engineering
    Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Cambridge, Massachusetts
  • 2014 - 2018
    B.S., Mechanical Engineering
    Yale University, New Haven, Connecticut

Experience

  • 2018 - 2014
    Graduate Researcher
    Newman Laboratory for Biomechanics & Human Rehabilitation, MIT
    • Exploring how kinematic analysis of the human hand can be used to estimate the complexity of a piano score.
    • Collecting & analyzing data on human hand manipulation of complex objects & tools.
    • Investigated how humans estimate hidden mechanical properties of another`s limbs simply by observing their motions.
    • Conducted human subject experiment to analyze how humans control force during motion.
  • 2017
    Robotic Design Intern
    Medtronic, North Haven, Connecticut
    • Designed & built the first prototype of an articulating endoscope to interface with a surgical robot, using Creo Parametric 3.0.
    • Implemented the endoscopes controller model using Simuscape 2017.
  • 2016 - 2017
    Undergraduate Research Assistant
    Yale Biomechanics & Control Lab, Yale University
    • Designed & built a 125-part saw guide to improve sternotomies & decrease complications stemming from sternal non-union.
  • 2016
    Design Engineering Student
    Medical Device Design & Innovation, Yale University
  • 2017 - 2018
    Undergraduate Research Assistant
    Social Robotics Laboratory Lab, Yale University
    • Designed & built the interior & exterior components of a social robot`s articulating face to improve infant-robot interaction.

Honors and Awards

  • 2023
    • Mechanical Engineering Research Exhibition (MERE), Honorable Mention Best Overall Performance, MIT
    • BAMIT Research SLAM, 2nd Place, Black Alumni of MIT (BAMIT)
  • 2022
    • Takeda Fellowship, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
  • 2021
    • Ben Gold Fellowship, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
  • 2020
    • Ford Foundation Fellowship, Ford Foundation
    • GEM University Associate Fellowship, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
  • 2018
    • GEM University Associate Fellowship, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
    • Ford Foundation Fellowship Honorable Mention, Ford Foundation
    • UCEM SLOAN Scholar, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
    • OGE Diversity Fellowship, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
  • 2017
    • Student Design Showcase, 3rd Place, Design of Medical Devices Conference