My grandfather often told people that he had known I was going to be an engineer since I was seven years old when I fixed a two foot diameter dent in his aluminum canoe using a car jack and a hammer.
Since then, I have gotten a BS in Biomedical Engineering with a Minor in Electrical Engineering, started a PhD and have worked on a range of projects. I have researched the effectiveness of lower limb prostheses, developed a line of STEM education products, led 510(k) testing for a surgical robot, manufactured 3D electronics printers, and developed airborne electronics and sensor systems for autonomous aerostats.
Most recently, I am working on my PhD in Electrical Engineering at the Harvard Biodesign Lab. My work focuses on developing wearable sensors to measure skeletal muscle velocity using ultrasound-based methods.
I spend much of my free time developing assistive technology for myself – making my designs open-source so others can benefit. These projects have included a self-balancing off-road wheelchair, a voice-controlled powered sliding door, and an elevator made by converting a portable man lift.
Outside of engineering, I enjoy skiing, sled hockey, ceramics, canoeing and volunteering in local schools to help promote STEM education.