Current Projects
Graduate Master’s Thesis
As a graduate researcher working with Dr. Chan and Dr. Yao, I am responsible for creating innovative stretchable electronics for various biomedical engineering applications, such as closed-loop feedback systems for surgical robots and stroke rehabilitation. In this role, I have used a combination of silicone elastomers (EcoFlex and PDMS) and conductive materials like carbon black to develop pressure-shear sensors. To ensure reproducibility and high sensitivity, these composite materials are 3D printed using a custom-modified GIX microplotter. Additionally, I use CAD software (Fusion360 and AutoCAD) to design adapters for connecting extruder heads and tubes from different companies and optimize printing parameters such as pressure and print speed to ensure optimal prints.
Stony Brook Hand in Hands
As the co-founder and student leader of Hand in Hands, an e-NABLE chapter, I work with six research volunteers to build 3D-printed functional prosthetics at no cost to the recipient. In this role, I manage inventory, ensuring we have enough colored PLA for personalized prosthetics, communicate with the team about future stretch goals, and connect with outreach communities such as schools and hospitals as needed. I also worked with others to custom-build the Prusa MKS3+ from parts and acted as the repair technician for any issues with bed adhesion, print quality, or other test parameters.
Learn more: https://sites.google.com/stonybrook.edu/3dbmehelp/hand-in-hands?authuser=0
Previous Projects
Undergraduate Honor’s Thesis
In the Rubenstein lab, I worked with an ALLEVI 3D Bioprinter to develop tissue engineering applications, specifically kidney-on-chip designs. Our group used PDMS, a silicone-based elastomer, as the primary material for housing kidney organoids. As one of the earliest members and team leads, I have trained and worked with over ten incoming students from various disciplines. My responsibilities include using AutoCAD to develop STL models, Cura to slice the models into readable gcode, and to operate the bioprinter to control various parameters such as pressure, speeds, and infill patterns.
Continuous Individual Crisis Aid Alert (CICaidA) Wristband
As a member of the CICaidA team, I developed a health monitoring wristband for patients in nursing and veterans’ homes. This Arduino-based device detects heart rate and SpO2 levels using photoplethysmography (PPG) techniques and alerts nursing staff if an unsupervised patient has fallen and is endangered. Utilizing SparkFun modules, I also contributed to developing an algorithm that considered variations in skin tone. In addition to my work on this project, I had the opportunity to present our device at multiple competitions, including the eMedic Global Competition.
Learn more: https://sites.google.com/stonybrook.edu/3dbmehelp/steam/cicaida?authuser=0
Please feel free to reach out to me for further details and additional projects I am involved in!
CV: mly_cv_23
3D Printing of Ceramic Biomaterials: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666138122000068