Open Research Positions
Fabrication of a 3D printed upper arm (bone, muscle, arteries) for sensor testing
Master's Opening
Description: The student will develop a 3D printed apparatus to include phantoms of bone, soft tissues, and arteries. The apparatus will integrate electronics (Arduino) to facilitate simulations of physiological blood flow
Fabrication of microelectrode arrays for bioimpedance applications in healthcare
Master's Opening
Description: The student will design and manufacture non-invasive micro-electrode arrays in CAD and manufacture them for in-vivo experiments.
Variable stiffness joint design for assistive robots
Master's Opening
Description: The student will develop, build and test a variable stiffness joint for an exoskeleton. The stiffness of the mechanism will be programmable based on the required stiffness criteria needed based on user ability.
Design of flexible printed circuit boards for wearable medical devices
Master's Opening
Description: The student will design electronics using benchtop electronics, and then translate the design into flexible PCBs for wearable medical devices. This may include a new imaging modality or high-density electrode system for neurorehabilitation.
Miniaturization of high-density array electronics
Master's Opening
Description: The student will develop electronics using benchtop systems, and then translate them onto custom PCBs designed in KiCAD. The student will miniaturize the electronics for stick-to-skin applications.
Optimization of neurostimulation through an AI-agent
Master's Opening
Description: The student will develop and AI-agent to optimize the outcome of neurostimulation. The agent will improve targeting of neuromuscular tissue through spatially defined relationships of muscle fiber orientation and electrode shape/size.