Work Experience
As a biomechanical engineering student, I have gained valuable experience through internships and projects that enhance my skills and knowledge in the field.
Bioengineering Co-op Student
Aspect Biosystems
Aug 2024 - Aug 2025
Vancouver, BC
I executed the full bioengineering pipeline, from bioprinting and assay development to data analysis, contributing to a $75M strategic partnership with Novo Nordisk to advance therapies for diabetes and obesity.
I designed novel assays, developed quantitative testing protocols, and trained machine learning–based image analysis pipelines to accelerate material evaluation and therapeutic design.
NSERC CREATE ContRoL Research Assistant
C20/20 Innovation Hub, McMaster University
May 2023 - Aug 2023
Hamilton, ON
Completed a summer research project under the supervision of McMaster University’s Dean of Engineering, Dr. Heather Sheardown, conducting research for ocular medicine delivery.
Evaluated mechanical properties and sustained drug release of VE-MA-enhanced pHEMA contact lenses for ocular drug delivery, contributing to early-stage therapeutic design insights.
NSERC USRA Research Assistant
Regenerative Engineering Lab, Queen's University
May 2022 - Aug 2022
Kingston, ON
Completed a summer research project under the supervision of Dr. Roshni Rainbow, conducting research on cartilage tissue engineering for osteoarthritic patients.
Discovered the significant protective effects of the myokine irisin on cytokine-induced cartilage degradation in chondrocytes.