About Me

Hello! I am a current mechanical engineering PhD student at the University of California, Riverside (UCR) and an NSF Graduate Research Fellowships Program fellow. I primarily study the mechanics of the lung both at an organ and tissue level in the bioMechanics Experimental and Computational Health (bMECH) Lab.

I earned my B.S. in Bioengineering from UCR. My undergraduate research experiences were a culmination of materials science, mechanical engineering, and bioengineering, exploring transparent cranial implants centered on the synthesis, characterization, and biocompatibility of nanoparticles, also known as the Window to the Brain (WttB) project. My interests have always been centered on medical devices which is why I am studying the primary characteristics of lung tissue. Since the lung has previously been understudied prior to COVID-19, my research aims to further explore and understand the mechanics of the lung to aid in the pathway of creating medical devices that assist with or prevent pulmonary illnesses.

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