Selected Case Studies
High-Throughput Bioassay Automation
Regeneron (2025) | Role: Automation Engineering Intern
The Challenge: Manual workflow steps were causing variability and bottlenecking critical sample processing.
The Solution: Synchronized 12 robotic devices via Cellario to create a fully automated, consistent bioassay workflow, eliminating manual intervention and increasing throughput 4x.
- Cellario
- Robotics
- Workflow Optimization
Bioprocess Fixture Design (PAT)
Regeneron (2024) | Role: Manufacturing Engineering Intern
The Challenge: Integrating optical sensors for protein measurement required sterile tubing, creating cleaning and sterilization burdens.
The Solution: Engineered a single-use fixture in SolidWorks using GD&T and DFMA principles, integrating optical sensors for inline measurement and contributing to $8M in savings.
- SolidWorks
- GD&T
- GMP
Rapid Antibiotic Susceptibility (SERS)
Ziegler Lab (BU) | Role: Researcher & Data Analyst
The Challenge: Standard testing takes 24-48 hours. Reducing this time is critical to improving survival rates for bacterial infections like sepsis.
The Solution: Developed a Raman Spectroscopy methodology published in Talanta. Used Python analysis to reduce testing time from 48 to under 4 hours.
- Python
- Raman Spectroscopy
- Laboratory
Process Optimization: Centerless Polishing
Client: Vita Needle | Role: Lead Engineer
The Challenge: The client required a standardized finish evaluation and higher throughput for 5-10 ft tubes.
The Solution: Optimized centerless polishing parameters and introduced an automated visual QC subsystem using Python/SSIM inspection logic to increase throughput 6x.
- Python
- Process Improvement
- AI Vision
Robotics: 3-DOF Food Processing Unit
Electromechanical Design Project | Role: Mechanical Lead
The Challenge: Develop a fully autonomous slicing system requiring 0.1 mm positional accuracy.
The Solution: Designed a custom 3-DOF mechanism and developed control logic in Arduino with G-Code for repeatable slicing performance.
- SolidWorks Assembly
- DFMA
- CNC Machining
Autonomous Systems: ROS2 Mobile Platform
Independent R&D | Role: Systems Integrator
The Challenge: Create a mobile robot capable of autonomous navigation and obstacle detection.
The Solution: Integrated ultrasonic and IMU sensors for localization and implemented OpenCV routines for line-following within a ROS2 stack.
- ROS2
- OpenCV
- Python
- Motion Control