Open Research Positions
3D printing bone phantoms of various bone densities for novel medical imaging
Master's Opening
Description: The student will develop 3D printed bone phantoms of various densities. The structures will be developed using biological analogs of tissue properties. The phantoms will be tested with noninvasive medical imaging technology to optimize the resolution for wearable applications.
Fabrication of microelectrode arrays to detect tissue inflammation
Master's Opening
Description: The student will learn to design non-invasive micro-electrode arrays in KiCAD and manufacture them to in-vivo experiments. The student will use these electrodes to measure inflammation in tissue due to aging.
Modeling Electrode/Skin Inferface for Neurorehabilitation Technology
Master's Opening
Description: The student will learn how to model neurostimulation effects based on electrode size, and tissue properties. Modeling work will be done in COMSOL to optimize electrode properties and charge injection into human tissue/muscle.
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.
Motor unit decomposition and localization in high-density electrode arrays
Master's Opening
Description: The student will record muscle performance data using high-density arrays and decompose the signals into motor units. The student will learn to localize the position of the motor unit in the muscle and to identify the dynamics during neurorehabilitation.