About Me

Biomedical Engineering

East Northport, NY — Turning concepts into clinically-ready devices. I am pursuing a B.S. in biomedical engineering at the University of Delaware entering a 4+1 M.S. in Robotics. Outside of engineering I enjoy volleyball, music, traveling, and lifting.

3.83 GPA
6/6 Dean's List
4+1 M.S. Robotics
BME Biomech. Minor
UD Univ. of Delaware

Projects

Engineering designs stretching from medical device design and development, computational modeling, and biomechanical analysis.

Microfluidic membrane oxygenator assembly
01 — Engineering Research & Development

Microfluidic Membrane Oxygenator

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Nordson EFD E3V robot dispensing UV adhesive on hollow fiber membrane mock sheet
02 — Engineering Research & Development

Hollow Fiber Membrane Oxygenator

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Radial arterial catheterization wrist support prototype
03 — Junior Design

Radial Arterial Catheterization Wrist Support

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Three-compartment pharmacokinetic model schematic
04 — Pharmaceutical Modeling

Pharmacokinetic Modeling of Propofol

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Squat variations with OpenCap motion capture reconstruction
05 — Clinical Biomechanics

Squatting Biomechanics Analysis

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Coming Soon
06 — Senior Design

Senior Capstone Design

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Experience & Education

Aug 2023 – Present
B.S. Biomedical Engineering
University of Delaware — GPA: 3.83 • Dean's List 6/6 • Presidential Scholarship
Sep 2023 – Present
Captain & Vice President — Men's Club Volleyball
University of Delaware — Rookie of the Year 2024 • A Team MVP 2025, 2026 • Defensive Player of the Year 2025, 2026
Aug 2024 – Present
Resident Assistant
Residence Life & Housing, University of Delaware
Jan 2026 – May 2026
Teaching Assistant — Medical Device Design
University of Delaware — Supported student teams through the medical device design process, SolidWorks instruction, and design documentation
May 2026 – Present
Undergraduate Researcher — BRITE Lab
Nemours Children's Hospital — Developing microfluidic and hollow fiber membrane oxygenators for pediatric ECLS applications. Work spans fluid dynamics analysis, CAD/prototyping in OnShape, biomaterials fabrication, and V&V leak testing.
Aug 2027 (Upcoming)
M.S. Robotics — 4+1 Program
University of Delaware — Focus on surgical robotics & medical AI
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Contact

Open to research collaborations, internship opportunities, or conversations about biomedical engineering and medical devices.

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