Hi, I'm a PhD candidate working at the interface of medicine and engineering to develop novel technologies that will transform the way health problems are solved. I use haptics, mechatronics, biomechanics, and data science to help humans live healthier lives.
My Story
Inspiration
Growing up in Houston, TX, home to the world's largest medical center, I knew from a young age that I wanted to devote my life to improving human health. I had to become a doctor. Naturally I attended DeBakey High School for Health Professions, which allowed me to spend half my days learning health science and shadowing doctors. I spent summers volunteering at St. Joseph Hospital, the hospital I was born in. While volunteering, I met many chronically ill patients, and I became fascinated with better understanding how we can improve human health. I realized that I was more interested in discovering the future of medicine than in practicing medicine.
Academic Journey
Right before college applications were due, I decided to become an engineer who helps humans live healthier lives...and the rest is history. I graduated from MIT in 2017 with a BS in Mechanical Engineering (and a minor in Music) and from Stanford in 2019 with a MS in Mechanical Engineering (Mechatronics depth). I am now both a National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellow and a Stanford Graduate Fellow (Medtronic Foundations Fellow) pursuing a PhD in Mechanical Engineering. I am a member of both the Collaborative Haptics and Robotics in Medicine (CHARM) Lab and the Neuromuscular Biomechanics Lab. Upon completion of my PhD, I aim to advance R&D in the medical technologies industry. There are so many avenues one could travel on to impact medicine, but I think I have found my niche in using haptics, mechatronics, biomechanics, data science, and controls to solve medical problems. I am captivated by the ability of nuanced technological developments to enhance the body's intricate design.
Creative Escapes
In addition to having a passion for developing technologies that advance human health, I also have a passion for curating events that encourage others to be the healthiest version of themselves emotionally, physically, and spiritually. There's something deeply satisfying about gathering groups of people and having them engage in wholesome activities that foster better health in every aspect. I have organized numerous events and I want to empower others to create memories that bring joy and healing to their loved ones also. I currently plan group events, date nights, and wedding proposals.
Growing up in Houston, TX, home to the world's largest medical center, I knew from a young age that I wanted to devote my life to improving human health. I had to become a doctor. Naturally I attended DeBakey High School for Health Professions, which allowed me to spend half my days learning health science and shadowing doctors. I spent summers volunteering at St. Joseph Hospital, the hospital I was born in. While volunteering, I met many chronically ill patients, and I became fascinated with better understanding how we can improve human health. I realized that I was more interested in discovering the future of medicine than in practicing medicine.
Academic Journey
Right before college applications were due, I decided to become an engineer who helps humans live healthier lives...and the rest is history. I graduated from MIT in 2017 with a BS in Mechanical Engineering (and a minor in Music) and from Stanford in 2019 with a MS in Mechanical Engineering (Mechatronics depth). I am now both a National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellow and a Stanford Graduate Fellow (Medtronic Foundations Fellow) pursuing a PhD in Mechanical Engineering. I am a member of both the Collaborative Haptics and Robotics in Medicine (CHARM) Lab and the Neuromuscular Biomechanics Lab. Upon completion of my PhD, I aim to advance R&D in the medical technologies industry. There are so many avenues one could travel on to impact medicine, but I think I have found my niche in using haptics, mechatronics, biomechanics, data science, and controls to solve medical problems. I am captivated by the ability of nuanced technological developments to enhance the body's intricate design.
Creative Escapes
In addition to having a passion for developing technologies that advance human health, I also have a passion for curating events that encourage others to be the healthiest version of themselves emotionally, physically, and spiritually. There's something deeply satisfying about gathering groups of people and having them engage in wholesome activities that foster better health in every aspect. I have organized numerous events and I want to empower others to create memories that bring joy and healing to their loved ones also. I currently plan group events, date nights, and wedding proposals.