Biomedical & Mechanical Engineer Specializing in Human-Centered Health Tech

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I am passionate about designing and prototyping impactful healthcare solutions that bridge engineering and empathy.
With hands-on experience in electromechanical system design, embedded development, and clinical collaboration, I specialize in building technologies that improve chronic care and rehabilitation experiences for real users.

🔧Passive Knee ROM Rehabilitation Device

Project Description: Non-Motorized Rehabilitation Device for Post-Knee Replacement
Date: 2025
Challenge Host: Jack McDonald, Biomedical Device Innovation Intern Challenge
Role: Mechanical Concept Designer & Analyst

Description:
A passive rehabilitation concept designed to assist patients recovering from total knee replacement by supporting controlled knee flexion and extension without motors or electronics. Developed within 48 hours, the design features four angled inflatable cushions acting as linear gas actuators, enabling segmental control of thigh and shank movement. I conducted full-body kinetic and kinematic simulations based on 75th percentile anthropometric data to determine joint trajectories, stiffness resistance, and actuation force requirements. The prototype integrates ergonomic braces, adjustable ROM stops, and a simplified pneumatic system to support safe, unsupervised recovery at home.

Tags: Rehabilitation · Biomechanics · Human-Centered Design · Medical Device Concept · Passive Actuation

💊En-Take

Project Description: Smart Pillbox for Chronic Care
Date: 2025
Co-Designer: Connie Tang, Inclusive Designer, OCAD U
Role: Mechanical & System Designer

Description:
A circular handheld pillbox designed for older adults with multiple chronic conditions. En-Take integrates a 1.28″ round LCD, ESP32-S3 microcontroller, and rechargeable battery, enclosed in a compact, snap-fit housing. I led the end-to-end mechanical and electronics design, and co-created an inclusive circular UI tailored to visually track medication intake progress. The project was developed with an inclusive designer and 3D-printed for functional testing.

Tags: Inclusive Design · Wearable Health · IoT · UI/UX · 3D Printing

🦿PHANES

Project Description: Passive Lower-Limb Exoskeleton
Date: 2021-2023
Co-founder: Orianna Min, Mechanical Engineer, UWaterloo
Role: Co-founder & Lead Mechanical Designer

Description:
PHANES is an electricity-free exoskeleton enabling individuals with spinal cord injuries to independently perform sit-to-stand transitions and elliptical movement exercises. I led the mechanical design, CAD modeling, and dynamic simulation of its lift-arm and base mechanisms. The project involved extensive human-centered research, collaboration with clinicians and SCI advocates, and multiple validated prototypes. PHANES was recognized as a Top 5 finalist in the Praxis SCI Ideation Challenge and secured $20K in funding.

Tags: Exoskeleton · Rehabilitation · Assistive Tech · Mechanical Design · Human-Centered Engineering

⚡Handheld sEMG Device

Project Description: Handheld sEMG Acquisition Device for SCI (Spinal Cord Injury) rehabilitation
Professor: Dr. Jose Zarrifa, the KITE Institute
Date: 2024
Role: R&D Engineer, Biomedical Engineering

Description:
At the KITE Institute, I redesigned a handheld surface electromyography (sEMG) device to support therapists in evaluating muscle activity in spinal cord injury patients. The project improved the form factor for better clinical usability, achieved real-time signal fidelity (1kHz/2kHz), and featured a custom touchscreen UI for live EMG visualization. I integrated hardware with embedded software, delivering a validated prototype with complete technical documentation for clinical translation.

Tags: Biomedical Device · EMG · Embedded Systems · Signal Processing · UI Design

🤖Pick-and-Place Mechanism Design

Project Description: Mechanism design project
Date: 2022
Role: Mechanical Designer

Description:
As part of the ME380 mechanical design course, I developed a 6-degree-of-freedom pick-and-place robotic mechanism featuring a satellite gear-driven gripper for grasp-and-release functionality. The system was designed for precise object manipulation, mimicking industrial automation arms. I designed and simulated the full assembly in SolidWorks, focusing on spatial reach, torque distribution, and motion sequencing across all DOFs. The compact satellite gear system within the end-effector allowed for efficient force transfer and mechanical control without external actuators on the gripper.

Tags: Robotics · Mechanical Design · 6-DOF · Satellite Gear · Pick-and-Place · SolidWorks

🧭STI Conveyor · Wheel Wash System

Project Description: High-Efficiency Wheel Wash System
Date: 2020
Role: R&D Development Engineering Student

Description:
While at STI Conveyor Systems, I redesigned a wheel wash system for automotive conveyors, achieving a 200% increase in cleaning efficiency and reduced downtime. I led the mechanical redesign in SolidWorks and collaborated with cross-functional teams to integrate new features into legacy systems. I also developed an SQL Server-based project management dashboard that improved real-time traceability and team coordination.

Tags: Mechanical Design · SolidWorks · Industrial Engineering · Process Optimization · SQL Integration

🧠UI Design

Title: Cross-University Outreach & Web Redesign
Date: 2022-2023
Role: Program Liaison & Design Lead

Description:
As part of a collaboration between the University of Toronto, McMaster, and the University of Alberta, I led the redesign of the Ideation Clinic’s website and outreach materials. I created updated visuals, infographics, and banners to boost online engagement and event turnout. The work improved accessibility and visual clarity across digital platforms and contributed to higher student recruitment in SCI innovation projects. I also managed cross-university project coordination and communications.

Tags: Visual Design · UI/UX · Cross-Institutional Collaboration · Health Innovation · Communication