Engineering materials that
heal and restore.
I'm a biomedical and materials engineer based in San Francisco, focused on the development of implantable biomaterials and medical devices. My work spans polymer synthesis, surface functionalisation, and the mechanical characterisation of soft and hard tissue substitutes.
I completed my M.S. in Biomedical Engineering at UC San Diego, where my thesis explored viscoelastic hydrogels for nucleus pulposus replacement. Before that, I studied Materials Science and Bioengineering at MIT, where I got my first taste of translational research in the Langer Lab.
Outside the lab, I try to stay physically active through rock climbing and cycling — a useful reminder that musculoskeletal mechanics are everywhere. I also volunteer with a STEM outreach programme that introduces high-school students to biomedical engineering concepts.
Every material claim needs data behind it. I build systematic testing pipelines before drawing conclusions.
Research only matters if it eventually reaches patients. I keep regulatory and clinical context in mind from day one.
The end user of a medical device is a person in pain or distress. That responsibility shapes every engineering decision.
The best biomaterials work lives at the intersection of chemistry, mechanics, biology, and medicine.
Leading development of injectable hydrogel scaffolds for cartilage repair. Optimizing crosslinking kinetics and mechanical properties to match native tissue. Collaborating with orthopaedic surgeons on preclinical ovine models.
Characterized surface coatings on Ti-6Al-4V implants to improve osseointegration. Ran fatigue testing protocols per ASTM F2068. Contributed to two FDA 510(k) submissions for knee implant systems.
Developed PTFE-based catheter materials with improved lubricity and trackability. Performed in-vitro bench testing in simulated vascular models. Supported design verification and validation activities.
Synthesized and characterised PLGA-PEG copolymers for controlled drug release. Built in-vitro release assay protocols. Co-authored one publication on nanoparticle formulation for cancer therapy.