Affiliation: Northwestern University

I have an interdisciplinary background in both Biomedical Engineering and Biological Sciences. I earned my Doctorate from the University of Dayton, Ohio, under the supervision of Prof. Amit Singh. During this time, I received a graduate showcase award for outstanding PhD research and recognition of excellence for teaching undergraduate students. My PhD research aimed to characterize novel regeneration genes from newts (Notophthalmus viridescence) using Drosophila as a genetic tool. Post PhD I did two years of postdoc in Prof. Min Zhao’s Bioelectronics lab at the University of California, Davis (UCD), during which I inspected endogenous bioelectric fields to facilitate cell migration, induce proliferation of peripheral nerves, and improve wound healing. In the lab of Dr. Jonathan Rivnay, Northwestern University, my current study focuses on the engineering and validation of biohybrid tissue electronics to promote tissue repair, specifically peripheral nerve regeneration. I like reading, playing cricket, riding a bike, backpacking, and photographing in my spare time.