Coursework & Projects
Medical School Prerequisites
- Biology I & II with labs
- Chemistry I & II with lab
- Organic Chemistry I & II with lab
- Biochemistry
- Microbiology with lab
- Physics I & II with labs
- Psychology
- Calculus I & II
Other Notable Coursework
- Regenerative Medicine
- Independent Research Study on Injury Prevention in Collegiate Athletes Through Biomechanical Baseline Data Analysis
Engineering Curriculum
- Biology in Engineering
- Quantitative Biological Engineering
- Engineering Properties of Biological Materials
- Process Design in Biological Engineering
- Experimental Methods for Engineers
- Transport Phenomena for Biological Engineers
- Mechanical Design for Biological Engineering
- Senior Design
- Differential Equations
- Statics and Strengths of Materials
- Dynamics and Vibrations
- Thermodynamics
- Circuits
- Fluid Mechanics
BE 4390
Senior Design
As the capstone of my engineering education, I am working as part of a multidisciplinary team to address a real-world engineering problem. Our project focuses on redesigning a motorized orthosis for a patient with right-sided hemiplegia, with the goal of improving function and usability. During the fall semester of my senior year, we dedicated our efforts to the comprehensive design phase, including the physical, mechanical, and electrical aspects of the system. In the spring semester, we will build and test a functional prototype, evaluating its performance and refining the design based on testing outcomes.
BE 4337
Regenerative Medicine
In this course, I studied the biomedical applications of stem cells across in vitro, in vivo, and clinical settings. As a capstone project, my group developed a scientific poster examining a clinical stem cell therapy of our choosing, tracing its development from foundational laboratory research through preclinical models to clinical application. We focused on engineered heart muscle patches as a therapeutic strategy to address cardiomyocyte loss in heart failure. Our work involved an in-depth review of the current literature and a critical analysis of the experimental methods underlying both the translational research and its clinical implementation.
BE 2350
Music Toy Project
In this project, our goal was to modify a toy drum to make it more accessible, ensuring that all students could actively participate in music class. Using our knowledge of PCBs and microcontrollers, we engineered a custom switch system and added an accessible input button designed to resemble a bass drum pedal. To further support student engagement and data collection, we also installed a pressure sensor to track interaction with the toy.
BIOL 2083
Enzyme Project
In this project, I conducted an in-depth literature review on UDP-glucose pyrophosphorylase to explore its structural and functional properties. My research focused on understanding the enzyme’s primary, secondary, and tertiary structures, and how these levels of organization contribute to its overall activity. This project deepened my foundational knowledge in biochemistry and reinforced the importance of molecular structure in determining enzymatic function.
