Education

Mississippi State University – B.S. Biomedical Engineering, GPA 4.0 (Expected Dec 2026)

President’s List (2023, 2024)

Professional Experience

UMMC Cancer Research Center

Summer Research Intern – UMMC Cancer Research Center

Jun 2025 – Aug 2025

Core Skills: 2D/3D Cell Culture, MTT Assays, qRT-PCR, Western Blot, Bioprinting

  • Designed 2D/3D tumor models (organoids, spheroids) to study treatment response.
  • Performed qRT-PCR, Western blot, immunohistochemistry, and MTT assays with significant results (***p < 0.0001).
  • Used 3D bioprinting (CELLINK BioX) to create tumor–bone–vessel constructs for translational applications.

Research Experience

Biomedical Polymer Engineering Lab

Undergraduate Research Assistant – Biomedical Polymer Engineering Lab

Aug 2025 – Present

Core Skills: Cell Culture, Cytocompatibility, Antioxidant Assays, Polymer Characterization

  • Hands-on work in cell culture, cytocompatibility testing, and antioxidant assays for biomaterials.
  • Developing antioxidant polymers for cardiovascular medical devices; polymer characterization and in vitro testing.
HEAL Lab

Undergraduate Researcher – HEAL Lab

Jan 2025 – Present

Core Skills: Human-Machine Interaction, Robotics, Research Methodology, Literature Review

  • Currently: Working on co-authoring two papers to be published in research journal
  • Studying assistive robotic systems for elderly mobility, rehabilitation, and HMI design.
  • Learning systematic/scoping review methodology to advance geriatric mobility research.
Taebi Lab

Undergraduate Research Assistant – Taebi Lab

Aug 2024 – May 2025

Core Skills: Human Subject Studies, ECG/Physiological Data Acquisition, Signal Analysis

  • Conducted human subject studies: ECG, pulse oximetry, accelerometry, blood pressure monitoring.
  • Collected and analyzed physiological signals using LabScribe, Bluetooth sensors, respiration belts, and video systems.
Neural Engineering Division

Undergraduate Researcher – Neural Engineering Division

May 2024 – Aug 2024

Core Skills: EEG Recording, MATLAB, Signal Processing, Experimental Design

  • Conducted EEG studies using Fast Periodic Visual Stimulation to examine neural correlates of fear of heights.
  • Developed MATLAB-based protocols and analyzed EEG oscillations, SNR, and stimulus-specific responses.

Projects

3D Bioprinting for Tumor Microenvironments

Integrated 3D bioprinting (CELLINK BioX) to create tumor–bone–vessel constructs, demonstrating scalability and feasibility for translational medicine.

EEG FPVS Study of Fear Responses

Designed MATLAB-based EEG protocols and analyzed neural responses to high-altitude imagery, enhancing understanding of implicit fear processing.

Contactless Cardiovascular Monitoring

Developed human subject experimental setups and biosignal acquisition systems for contactless monitoring using synchronized ECG and accelerometry.

Bridge Design Project

Designed and tested a small-scale bridge model, optimizing load distribution and structural integrity using CAD and FEA analysis.

Grocery Holder Project

Created a custom groceries holder using CAD and 3D printing, focusing on ergonomics and ease of transport for daily use.

Personal Website Project

Created Personal portfolio website integrading different programming languages, establishing both frontend and backend for seamless integration.

Licences and Certifications

LGS EMORY

Laney Graduate School - SOAR Scholar

Attended the LGS-SOAR Virtual Bootcamp (Interdisciplinary Sciences) at Emory University, building skills for graduate-level research through weekly scholar-led sessions on academic ethics, medical machine learning, neuroscience, and biotechnology.

CSWA

Dassault Systems: Certified SolidWorks Associate

Earned the Certified SOLIDWORKS Associate (CSWA) certification, developing proficiency in 3D modeling, assemblies, and engineering drawings through problem-solving design tasks that reflect real-world engineering applications.

Technical Skills

CAD & Modeling

  • SolidWorks / Inventor
  • AutoCAD
  • 3D Printing
  • Additive Manufacturing
  • CAD Design

Electronics & Programming

  • Python / MATLAB
  • Electronics
  • LabVIEW / Multisim
  • Programming

Wet Lab & Biomedical

  • Western Blot
  • 2D/3D Cell Culture
  • Bioprinting
  • Immunostaining
  • Human Subject Studies
  • Data Analysis (SPSS, Matlab)

Leadership & Involvement

  • Tutor (Bagley College of Engineering) – Conducted one-on-one tutoring in Engineering Mechanics, Fluid Mechanics, and related courses (2025–Present).
  • LGS-SOAR Scholar – Completed interdisciplinary research training at Emory University in ethics, neuroscience, biotechnology, and medical ML (2025).
  • Montgomery Leadership Program Scholar – Led fundraising initiatives and service-learning projects for Boys & Girls Club (2024–2025).