I'm an engineer, educator, and researcher who loves building things, breaking things, and fixing things.
With a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering and a background that bridges robotics, control systems, mechatronics, and medical devices, I've led R&D projects from early-stage concepts to testable, real-world prototypes. My journey has spanned industry and academia: I've developed soft and hard robotic systems for medical applications, taught university-level courses in dynamics and machine design, and collaborated on interdisciplinary teams across engineering, healthcare, and data science.
Selected Projects

Soft Robotic Medical Device Control System
Developed adaptive algorithms for controlling soft robots in...

Handheld Delta Robot for Enhanced Motor Control
Engineered a Python-based collaborative robot that provides ...

Grip Force Device Validation for Muscular Dystrophy Research
Validated a video game-based assessment system for measuring...

Surgical Skill Evaluation Research Project
Managed large-scale research evaluating surgical technical s...
Selected Work Experience
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