Resume

Work
Experience

May 2022 - Present

Sung Lab | Research Assistant

Facilitate electromyography signal collection and translation of this data into device actuation
Build scripts in MATLAB to streamline pattern selection, magnetic coil design, and other calculations
Characterize links between pattern parameters and geometries of origami patterns for design space optimization
Conduct development and fabrication of implantable device prototypes for facial and cardiovascular uses
Collaborate with physicians and other bioelectronics labs to test and refine 100+ iterations

Jan 2022 - May 2022

Additive Manufacturing Lab | Intern

Streamlined part production and delivery by introducing effective practices, such as grouping parts
Enabled fast-paced production during high-demand final project seasons by coordinating schedules and tasks of several interns, shrinking normal turnaround time by 50%

Apr 2020 - Aug 2021

Morphogenesis and Developmental Biomechanics Lab | Research Intern

Standardized lab’s viral concentration usage by performing and communicating infectivity assays
Performed and analyzed stress-strain tests on gut tube sections using varying pharmacological treatments

Extracurricular
Experience

Sep 2021 - Present

Penn ADAPT (Assistive Devices and Prosthetic Technologies) | Mechanical Design Chair

Advise several student medical technology teams on design, durability, and feasibility of project development
Source community partnerships for project groups by actively communicating with professors, organizations, and medical technology clubs from other universities
Teach members CAD techniques, rapid prototyping, and project management through a series of workshops

Sep 2021 - Present

Penn Neuroscience Society | Member

Presented at annual Research Expo with analysis of pain signaling pathways, brain processing complexities, and the evolution of pain assessment methods

Oct 2021 - Apr 2022

Alpha Eta Mu Beta National Biomedical Engineering Society | MINDS Scholar

Lead team in mechanical design and business planning for a Parkinson’s Anti-Tremor Handle during selective 6-month program for biotechnology entrepreneurship
Conducted market research and prior art search for marketing and intellectual property considerations
Delegated tasks and collaboratively developed project schedule to meet the program’s monthly deliverables

Sep 2017 - May 2018

Stuyvesant Robotics

Created virtual engineering curriculum and COVID-19 contingency protocol for FIRST robotics team of 130+ students
Organized design and construction of robots that won regional competitions and Excellence in Control awards
Presented at engineering and leadership talks to hundreds of students internationally

May 2020 - Jun 2021

Students' Defilade

Founded PPE-manufacturing and community outreach initiative during the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic
Organized donations of 2,000+ pieces of PPE
Corresponded with 15+ NYC organizations (i.e. nursing homes, food banks, homeless outreach organizations)

Education

2021 - 2025

University of Pennsylvania | Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Major: Bioengineering

Minor: Neuroscience and Healthcare Management

Cumulative GPA: 4.0 / 4.0

Relevant Coursework: Scientific Computation, Introduction to Brain and Behavior, The Social Brain, Product Design, The Economics and Financing of Health Care Delivery, Principles of Human Physiology, Introduction to Biomechanics

2017 - 2021

Stuyvesant High School | High School Degree