Lead Researcher
This research addresses the clinical exclusion of African Americans in EEG studies caused by the incompatibility of conventional EEG system with Type IV (Afro-textured) hair. I led the design and validation of a novel electrode attachment system that significantly improves signal clarity and accessibility for diverse populations.
Hardware Innovation: Designed custom Open Hair and Braided Hair electrode attachments using CAD to ensure direct scalp contact while accommodating complex hair geometries.
High-Precision Prototyping: Manufactured electrodes using SLA resin 3D printing, prioritizing material durability and comfort for long-term clinical gait and mobility studies.
Multimodal Data Integration: Synchronized 32-channel EEG setups with IMUs and pressure-sensitive insoles to capture synchronized brain-body movement data.
Quantitative Performance: Validated the system through human subject testing , achieving a 62% reduction in disconnected electrodes compared to conventional caps.
Senior Design Project | Awarded 1st Place, UIC Engineering Expo (BME Category)
Developed a high-fidelity, anatomically detailed 3D model of the human spinal cord to enhance the study of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) flow and intrathecal drug delivery.
Anatomical Realism: Modeled a 60 cm spinal segment including the dura mater, nerve roots, and denticulate ligaments, achieving a 170% scale for enhanced visualization of fluid dynamics.
Advanced Manufacturing: Utilized a hybrid fabrication process involving water-soluble PVA 3D-printed molds and silicone casting to create a deformable, flexible model that mimics physiological tissue elasticity.
Computational Validation: Integrated the physical model with a computational model to quantify tracer dispersion and validate flow profiles against conservation-based governing equations.
Clinical Impact: Provides a platform for clinicians to visualize injection sites and quantify drug dispersion, directly informing safer intrathecal therapies.
Other Projects :
Wearable sEMG device for myofascial detection
Magnetic biopsy capsule design
Tear-fluid glucose monitoring contact lens (wireless data)