Ph.D. in Bioengineering, Stanford University (2019–2023)
Advisor: Alison L. Marsden
Dissertation: Creating a novel finite element framework for simulating full, three-dimensional constrained mixture growth and remodeling of soft tissues.
M.S. in Bioengineering, Stanford University (2017–2019)
Advisor: Alison L. Marsden
Focus: Quantifying hemodynamic performance of tissue-engineered vascular grafts using multiscale CFD.
B.S. in Biomedical Engineering and B.S. in Computer Science, Johns Hopkins University (2013–2017)
Advisor: Natalia A. Trayanova
Focus: Utilizing graph theory to identify ablation targets in patients with left atrial flutter.
Postdoctoral Researcher, Yale University, (2023–present)
Advisor: Jay D. Humphrey
Integrated gene expression data into models of postnatal pulmonary artery growth and remodeling. Simulated aneurysm progression for ML-based outcome prediction.
Graduate Researcher, Stanford University (2017–2023)
Advisor: Alison L. Marsden
Developed a 3D fluid–solid–growth framework for patient-specific vascular modeling. Simulated multiscale cardiac hemodynamics to assess surgical interventions.
Graduate Researcher, Stanford University (2017)
Advisor: David B. Camarillo
Applied neural networks to improve accuracy of pulmonary catheter systems for robotic surgery.
Undergraduate Researcher, Johns Hopkins University (2014–2017)
Advisor: Natalia A. Trayanova
Modeled patient-specific atrial flutter and identified optimal ablation targets using graph theory.
Undergraduate Researcher, University of Arizona (2014)
Advisor: Jonathan P. Vande Geest
Evaluated coronary stent mechanics via finite element analysis.
American Heart Association Predoctoral Fellowship (2021–2023)
$63,000 supporting doctoral cardiovascular research
National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship (2017–2022)
$138,000 supporting graduate research in STEM
NAVBO Vasculata Poster Award (2024)
Received the Novel Insights in Vascular Biology Poster Award
Melosh Medal Finalist (2023)
Top national award in computational mechanics
Siebel Scholar Award (2023)
Top graduate student for academic excellence and leadership
Tulane Business Model Competition, 1st Place (2017)
Developed an innovative biomedical startup and commercialization strategy
Generation Google Scholar Award (2015)
Exceptional computer science student for academic excellence and leadership
Vredenburg Scholar Award (2015)
International research fellowship in biomedical engineering at NUS
NIH DEBUT Challenge, 1st Place (2014)
Award for developing novel spinal probe design
Cardiac Mechanics, Fairfield University (2025)
Guest Lecturer
Introduced Navier–Stokes equations and Poiseuille flow.
Biomedical Engineering Senior Seminar, Yale University (2025)
Guest Lecturer
Moderated career development panel on academic trajectories.
Mathematical Methods I, Yale University (2024)
Guest Lecturer
Delivered two-part series introducing vector calculus.
Cardiovascular Fluid Mechanics, UC San Diego (2024)
Guest Lecturer
Taught module on soft-tissue growth and remodeling.
Discover and Design in Biomedical Research, Yale University (2023–2024)
Guest Lecturer
Presented on research study design and execution using congenital heart defects as a case study.
Computational Modeling in the Cardiovascular System, Stanford University (2021)
Teaching Assistant
Led discussions on CFD and structural mechanics.
Bioengineering Senior Capstone Design, Stanford University (2018–2019)
Teaching Assistant
Mentored design teams through prototyping and competitions.
Colin W. Means, Graduate Researcher, Yale University (2025–present)
Simulated vascular injury and aneurysm progression using finite element methods.
Alexandria Regan, High School Researcher, Yale University (2025)
Performed quantitative histological analysis of pulmonary arteries.
Murat Khidoyatov, Undergraduate Researcher, Yale University (2024)
Implemented constitutive material models within FEBio.
Cole Anderson, Graduate Researcher, Ohio State University (2023–2024)
Modeled constitutive equations of tissue-engineered vascular grafts.
Zinan Hu, Graduate Researcher, Stanford University (2021–2023)
Developed multiphysics finite element framework for bioprinted conduits.
Chris Chankyo Kim, Undergraduate Researcher, Stanford University (2021–2022)
Created interactive VR models of congenital heart defects.
Aaron Panduro & Allyson Weiss, Undergraduate Researchers, Stanford University and Fresno State (2020–2023)
Co-investigated hemodynamic differences in cerebral aneurysms.
Kyle Feliciano, Undergraduate Researcher, Stanford University (2020–2022)
Simulated post-EVAR flow to study thrombotic risk.
Yale Postdoctoral Association, Yale University (2024–2025)
Organized networking events promoting inclusion and interdisciplinary engagement.
Women and Gender Minorities in Science, Yale University (2023–2024)
Mentored graduate students on research and gender equity in STEM.
SimVascular Tutorial Series, Stanford University / Online (2020)
Created video tutorials on cardiovascular simulation workflows (Watch on YouTube).
Biomedical Association for the Interest of Minority Students, Stanford University (2018–2019)
Led diversity initiatives and advocacy programming.
Redwood Peninsula Elementary, Redwood City, CA (2017–2018)
Led weekly STEM activities for elementary students.
National Youth Science Camp, Monongahela National Forest, WV (2017, 2019)
Conducted workshops on cardiovascular modeling.
Girls Who Code, Baltimore, MD (2014)
Taught introductory coding and algorithmic thinking.
(† and ‡ denote equal contribution)
(Full publication list available on Google Scholar)