Biomechanics Researcher & Engineer

A native of Western Massachusetts, I attended UMass Amherst for both my B.S. in Biomedical Engineering (2023) and my M.S. in Mechanical Engineering (2024). Working under the guidance of Prof. Wouter Hookgamer in the UMass Kinesiology Department, I studied human biomechanics and performance running footwear. Then under the joint guidance of Prof. Hookgamer and Prof. Meghan Huber, I worked on a variable stiffness footwear project and was eager to dive more into the world of wearable devices for rehabilitation and human-centered robotics. I now work in Northeastern's NeuMove Laboratory under Prof. Seungmoon Song where I study biomechanics, neuromechanical simulation, and rehabilitative device design and control. Outside of class and lab work, I am a passionate wildlife photographer, and love biking and hiking with my two dogs.