About Me.
I am a biomedical engineering consultant with a PhD in biomedical science and engineering, specializing in cardiac and neural systems with a strong focus on electrophysiology. My work focuses on translating complex scientific and engineering challenges into practical, experimentally validated solutions. I developed deep expertise in the design of bioelectronic interfaces, biomaterials, and advanced in vitro platforms to study and modulate electrically active tissues. My work bridges electrical engineering and biology, encompassing bespoke bioelectronic device fabrication, 3D biomaterial systems, and bioprinting approaches for cardiac research, alongside electromagnetic materials R&D for electric vehicle and aircraft applications. I work with academic and industry partners to translate complex biophysical concepts into robust, experimentally validated solutions that support innovation, scalability, and real-world impact.
Education
2022-2026
Biosciences & Medicine Phd
Biomedical Sciences/Engineering
University of Surrey
2014-2019
Bachelor of Applied Science Electrical Engineering
Queens University
Experience
Case Study: Bioelectronics
To develop a platform capable of electrically stimulating cardiomyocytes, I designed and fabricated a bespoke bioelectronic device. At the time, the available literature on bioelectronic systems specifically tailored for cardiomyocytes was limited. To address this gap, I adapted and extended design principles from neural bioelectronics to suit cardiac applications.
The resulting device incorporated features that complemented the unique morphology, physiology, and intercellular coupling of cardiomyocytes. I optimized the microfabrication process using photolithography, electron-beam deposition, and chemical etching techniques. The final device successfully supported cardiomyocyte attachment and growth while enabling controlled electrical stimulation during in vitro culture.
Case Study: Biomaterials and Bioprinting
To investigate alternative cardiomyocyte culture methods and better understand how the cellular microenvironment influences cardiomyocyte maturation, I explored three-dimensional (3D) culture strategies. I developed a 3D microenvironment by polymerizing a biocompatible, gelatin-based hydrogel.
Through the implementation of particulate leaching and UV crosslinking techniques, I successfully encapsulated cardiomyocytes within the hydrogel, where they demonstrated robust viability and growth in culture. Building on this success, I integrated the hydrogel–cell system with a 3D bioprinter. I optimized extrusion parameters to ensure high cell viability during printing and achieved precise deposition of cardiomyocytes within the hydrogel in predefined geometries suitable for advanced cell culture studies.
Case Study: Electromagnetic Materials for Electric Vehicles and Aircrafts
I have led electromagnetic materials research and development for applications in electric vehicles and electric aircraft. As part of these projects, I designed and constructed high-voltage testing rigs to investigate partial discharge phenomena in dielectric materials.
Using these systems, partial discharge events were deliberately initiated within dielectric samples and subsequently measured and quantified. Data acquisition and analysis were performed using custom MATLAB and Python scripts, enabling rigorous characterization of material performance under high-voltage stress conditions.