Research at Smart Medical Devices Lab

My research interests focus on the design and development of mechatronics systems and their application in medical devices. Within this area, I am specifically interested in 1) Multi-modal medical diagnostic devices, 2) Minimally Invasive Surgical Robotics and Smart User interfaces, and 3) Assistive Technologies. Above three components could be tied together synergistically. See example ongoing/future projects below.

Student Outcomes: Based upon the fundamentals of analog and digital electro-mechanical components, students will build a simple but interesting mechatronics system acquiring the basics of programming language for embedded systems. Students will be able to learn how to professionally present their work and write a report.

• Study literature reviews,
• understand the concept of mechatronics and learn the basics of various sensors and actuators,
• design/fabrication of a novel medical system using different actuators, control interfaces, and 3D printing from scratch, and
• submit summary reports at the end of each term.

Requirements: Open to freshman through senior; must be an Innovative thinker and designer.

Time Commitment:

• The initial time frame for each project is one year. However, upon successful completion of the proposed milestones, it will be further extended to the following year(s) with updated topics.
• Willing to spend 10 hours/week for 3 consecutive quarters.
• Students will attend weekly research group meetings and present weekly progress.