Mohith Kumar Sathish Kumar, “3D Printing Polymeric Microneedles to Cure Melanoma Skin Cancer” Mentor: Qingsu Cheng, Biomedical Engineering Poster #174 Microneedles are small, minimally invasive devices used to deliver targeted drugs, such as cancer therapies. When used to treat melanoma…… Read More
Aaron Brandner, “Biomedical Medical Applications of Novel Magnetostrictive Composite” Mentor: Priyatha Premnath, Biomedical Engineering Poster #29 There is an increasing demand for biomaterials with characteristics that can be altered in vivo to enhance tissue properties. One such branch of materials is smart…… Read More
Madisyn Adelman, “Comprehensive Assessment of Community Mobility and Participation of Wheelchair Users Using Wearables” Mentor: Jacob Rammer, Biomedical Engineering Poster #19 Approximately 65 million people worldwide require a wheelchair for their daily mobility. Wheelchair use can negatively impact community mobility…… Read More
Jagger Vicente, “Developing Machine Learning Models to Predict Mechanical Properties in Graphene Reinforced Aluminum Metal Matrix Composites” Mentor: Pradeep Rohatgi, Materials Science & Engineering Poster #9 The addition of graphene into aluminum-based composites has attracted significant attention in recent years…… Read More
Clara Broecker, “Development of Fractured Murine Bone Tensile Testing” Mentor: William Musinski, Materials Science & Engineering Poster #30 Bone fracture healing is an essential, and well-coordinated biological process which is typically broken down into the inflammation phase, the reparative phase,…… Read More
Nathanael Solitzky, “Development of in Silico Model of Tumorous Tissue” Mentor: Mahsa Dabagh, Biomedical Engineering Poster #187 In this project, we develop a multi-scale computational model to simulate the behavior of cancerous tissue, integrating the dynamics of cancer cells, fibroblasts,…… Read More
Khushi Sharma, “Efficient Electrochemical Voltammetry using Python with IO Rodeo” Mentor: Woo Jin Chang, Mechanical Engineering Poster #182 In this study, we explored the application of Python programming for conducting and analyzing voltammetry tests using the IO Rodeo Potentiostat. Cyclic…… Read More
Ashlyn Terasaki, “Endothelial Cell Response to Hypertensive Pressure Changes” Mentor: Mahsa Dabagh, Biomedical Engineering Poster #194 In biomedical engineering research fields, microfluidic devices allow for integration of cells, particles, and other substances to observe their behavior under various conditions over…… Read More
Nicholas Birschbach, “Energy Efficient AI on Embedded Systems” Mentor: Shuaiqi Shen, Electrical Engineering Poster #221 Big data is becoming the future of the computing world and Artificial Intelligence (AI) is more widely used to process such data. It is impractical…… Read More
David Marsella, “High-Temperature Oxidation Comparison of Additively Manufactured NiCoCr Alloys” Mentor: William Musinski, Materials Science & Engineering Poster #123 A significant amount of work is being done to find new alloys and manufacturing processes to improve performance in high temperature…… Read More
Sara Huerta, “Incorporation of Off-Spec Fly Ash in Cementitious Systems: Characterization and Performance Boost” Mentor: Konstantin Sobolev, Civil & Environmental Engineering Poster #63 Due to a shortage of conventional supplementary cementitious materials, off-spec fly ash, a by-product of coal combustion…… Read More
Carol Martinez, “Low-Cost Surface Alloying of Brass to Improve Corrosion Resistance in Chlorine and Chloramine- Rich Environments” Mentor: Pradeep Rohatgi, Materials Science & Engineering Poster #124 Brass castings find widespread applications across various industries but often suffer corrosion, particularly in…… Read More
Brianna Geurts, “Microneedles for Light Delivery Treatment in Patients with NF-1” Mentor: Qingsu Cheng, Biomedical Engineering Poster #69 Patients with Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF-1) disease suffer from abnormal benign tumors on their skin. NF 1 symptom starts showing symptoms during…… Read More
Alec Brookens and Bijay Panta, “Navigating Precision: A Comparative Analysis of Guided Walking Techniques in Virtual Reality” Mentor: Jerald Thomas, Computer Science Poster #34 The consistency of walking speed among participants in Virtual Reality (VR) studies is often challenging to…… Read More
Landon Faris and Tyler Swenson, “Optimal Fabrication Methods of Cellulose Nanocrystal Composite Films with Elastic and Magnetic Modification” Mentor: Chiu Law, Electrical Engineering Poster #58 Cellulose nanocrystals (CNC) are a material derived from cellulose; a material abundant in nature. CNCs…… Read More
Se Jin Lee, “Polyacrylamide (Pam) and Aloe Vera Hydrogel: A Novel Approach for Accelerated Burn Wound Healing” Mentor: Qingsu Cheng, Biomedical Engineering Poster #52 Burn wounds are a significant challenge in medical treatment, necessitating innovative solutions to address the pain,…… Read More
Radhika Joshi, “Promoting the Healing Process in Wounds” Mentor: Mahsa Dabagh, Biomedical Engineering Poster #99 Chronic wounds pose a challenge to healthcare systems around the world and are very challenging for patients to live with. They can cause severe difficulties…… Read More
Gourilakshmi Neerajkumar, “Recording Measurements at Different Rates for a Solar Sculpture” Mentor: Brian Armstrong, Mechanical Engineering Poster #134 In a world where the importance of sustainability increases day by day, efforts are being made to create a solar sculpture that…… Read More
Matthew Van De Wege and Jake Siong, “Relationship between Spinal Cord Injury or Dysfunction and Quantitative Ultrasound Features of Rotator Cuff Health in Manual Wheelchair Users” Mentor: Brooke Slavens, Biomedical Engineering Poster #202 Manual wheelchair use is thought to contribute…… Read More
Haley Collins and Lisa Collins, “Robotics Usage in Electric Power Systems and EM Emissions and Mitigation Strategies” Mentor: Lingfeng Wang, Electrical Engineering Poster #8 Electric power systems are formally defined as ‘a network of electrical components deployed to supply, transfer,…… Read More
Emlyn Swardenski, “Segmentation of Blood Vessels in a Murine Fracture Callus” Mentor: Priyatha Premnath, Biomedical Engineering Poster #192 When a bone is fractured, the body works to isolate the damaged area, protect it from further injury, and supply adequate material…… Read More
Cole Tauscher, “Simulation of the Sensory Organization Test Using Virtual Reality” Mentor: Jerald Thomas, Computer Science Poster #193 Balance disorders impact a large portion of the population; however, current balance assessments require equipment that is very expensive and not mobile……. Read More
Anna Lutz, “Strength Analysis of Additively Manufactured Sandwich Composite Inserts” Mentor: Rani El Hajjar, Civil & Environmental Engineering Poster #168 The central goal of this research project is to design an additive manufacturing insert for composite materials with high strength…… Read More
Sara Huerta, ” Synthesis and Characterization of Graphene-Reinforced Al-8Ce-10Mg Nanocomposites via Additive Manufacturing Techniques” Mentor: Pradeep Rohatgi, Materials Science & Engineering Poster #64 The integration of graphene into metal matrices holds promise for enhancing mechanical properties, yet its effective incorporation…… Read More
Ramon Aguilar Mendoza, “Test of a Hybrid Energy Storage System” Mentor: Robert Cuzner, Electrical Engineering Poster #128 As the world moves to a renewable energy-based economy, having a more capable stored energy system such as the HESS (Hybrid Energy Storage…… Read More
William Zickler, “The Development of Augmented Reality Software for Controlling and Observing Robotics” Mentor: Jerald Thomas, Computer Science Poster #14 Augmented Reality (AR) is the combination of virtual reality’s computer generated graphics layered on top of what can be seen…… Read More
Abhi Roop Reddy Tokala, “The Effect of Cerium and Cooling Rates on the Cast Microstructure of Aluminum-Cerium Alloys – Wedge Mold and Melt Spun Castings” Mentor: Pradeep Rohatgi, Materials Science Poster #209 Combining aluminum with cerium creates easy-to-cast Al-Ce alloys…… Read More
Lakyn Graves, “The Validity of Using Marker-Based Techniques for Calculating the 6-Minute Push Test Distance” Mentor: Brooke Salvens, Mechanical Engineering Poster #77 Globally, there are an estimated 80 million individuals who require a wheelchair for their mobility. In attempts to…… Read More
Aditya Kennedy, “UAVs in Manufacturing” Mentor: Satya Aditya Akundi, Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering Poster #107 The purpose of this research is to develop a drone that can cover three important facets of manufacturing; inventory control, quality control of items, and…… Read More
Phani Ram Teja Ravipati, “Who Is a Model Based Systems Engineer? A Data Driven Competency Model” Mentor: Satya Aditya Akundi, Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering Poster #155 Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) is increasingly becoming a vital approach in the engineering domain,…… Read More