Work Experience

At the Brain Tool Lab, I research and design novel continuum robots for minimally invasive surgical applications as well as other projects related to the field. I’ve optimized and miniaturized sensing mechanisms to support closed-loop control, significantly improving cost-efficiency and manufacturability. Additionally, my work has included presenting at conferences such as the 2025 International Symposium on Medical Robotics (ISMR) and showcasing our research to younger students.

At the makerspaces, I prototyped a shredder to compact unwanted 3D prints and reduce overflow from inefficient waste disposal. I drafted over 50% of the instructional tutorials to support student learning, and helped reorganize the floor layout to improve safety by centralizing access to personal protective equipment. I also maintain key fabrication equipment including 3D printers, laser cutters, and CNC mills to ensure high uptime.

As a teaching assistant, I facilitated a collaborative lab environment and review sessions, helping students reinforce core concepts and prepare for assessments. In addition to grading and other instructional duties, I worked with students one-on-one to clarify misunderstandings and provide feedback.

During my internship, I supported a range of hardware and software initiatives across the company. I contributed to an autonomous guided beverage vehicle project by testing system functionality and authoring user-facing documentation. I also assisted engineers with on-site diagnostics, including replacing vehicle batteries and cameras, troubleshooting charging issues, and performing firmware updates. On the software side, I performed software verification on the company’s existing database operations as well as researched SeaTable for future migration.