Academic Snapshot

MASc, Mechanical & Industrial Engineering (Robotics), University of Toronto (Sep 2025 – present).
BASc, Mechanical Engineering (Materials), Queen’s University (Sep 2020 – May 2025); CGPA 3.67; multiple Dean’s Scholar terms (≥3.5 GPA).
Awards: George Christie Design Award (May 2025); 2nd place, PEO Kingston Student Paper Competition (2025).
Publication: Demonstration at the International Symposium on Distributed Autonomous Robotic Systems (DARS), New York, Oct 2024.
Teaching: Undergraduate TA, first year robotics design (Fall 2023).
Certifications: CSWA; SolidWorks Advanced Part & Surface Modeling; GD&T Fundamentals.

SolidWorks ANSYS GD&T (ASME Y14.5) Arduino/C++ MATLAB Python

Current Work @ SickKids (PCIGITI)

Graduate research on a handheld flexible surgical device to improve accessibility, reduce system complexity, and enhance safety in pediatric procedures.

Translate clinical needs into engineering requirements; co design with surgeons and engineers.
Prioritize usability and sterilization compatibility within hospital workflows.
Plan verification/validation with risk driven design (DFMEA) and experimental testing.

Quick Facts

Affiliation: U of T (MASc) • SickKids / PCIGITI
Focus: Surgical robotics • Flexible instruments
Strengths: Prototyping • FEA • GD&T • Validation

Selected Projects

OmniCube: Soft and Modular Robotics: SMA clutches + soft pneumatic actuators; experimental validation (force, power, speed, climbing); DARS 2024 demo; PEO paper award.
Educational Robot: $296.77 CAD four wheeled bot; 0.05 s response; 9.72 h battery; IP54; 45 dB; classroom ready deliverables.

Publications & Recognition

DARS Demonstration, NYC (Oct 2024).
George Christie Design Award (May 2025).

Academic Snapshot

Current Work @ SickKids (PCIGITI)

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