Interests

I hope to contribute to understanding the mechanical and microstructural components that lead to vascular disease. I primarily study abdominal aortic aneurysms but also cerebral aneurysms, thoracic aortic aneurysms, and deep vein thrombosis.

I work to improve methods of diagnosis by utilizing patient specific metrics rather than a one-size-fits-all maximum diameter criterion. A patient-specific holistic approach of multiple variables yields higher chances of properly assessing risk of aneurysms.

I am passionate about designing new experimental techniques to analyze vascular tissue mechanically. Utilizing techniques like stereo digital image correlation, uniaxial extension, biaxial extension, and fluid-pressurization are just a few of the techniques I utilize in my research.

I enjoy coding (primarily MATLAB and Python) software that automates and improves medical image analysis and experimental techniques.

I also like to design software that finds exciting new ways to show and present data. Including augmented and artificial reality, which is becoming more and more prevalent in the medical field.

I discovered my love of teaching in the fall of 2021 when I served as a teaching assistant for Biomechanics 2 for Dr. Richard Debski. Since then, I also served as a teaching assistant for Biomechanics 1 in spring of 2022 for Dr. Spandan Maiti.

These 2 professors, Dr. Debski and Dr. Maiti, have both inspired my love of teaching and my teaching style, which is highly encouraging of students to apply their knowledge through projects and labs.