I am a third-year PhD candidate in Mechanical Engineering at the University of Maine’s Biorobotics and Biomechanics Lab, supervised by Dr. Babak Hejrati. My research focuses on wearable inertial measurement unit (IMU) based sensing, gait analysis, and haptic feedback systems designed to improve fall prevention and mobility in elderly adults.

Research Focus

My work integrates multiple sensing modalities to develop real-time gait analysis systems. I specialize in:

• Wearable IMU Sensing: Multi-sensor IMU networks (Xsens DOT V2 and Xsens Awinda MTw) for comprehensive gait analysis
• Gait Analysis: Real-time obstacle detection, foot clearance estimation, and terrain classification
• Haptic Feedback Systems: Adaptive haptic feedback for gait correction and fall prevention
• Android Development: Mobile applications for real-time sensor data acquisition and processing
• Signal Processing: MATLAB-based data pipeline for multi-sensor synchronization and analysis

Background

I hold a strong foundation in mechanical engineering and biomedical research. My work spans hardware integration, software development, and biomechanical analysis, bridging the gap between laboratory research and practical applications for improving quality of life.

Interests

Beyond my current research, I am passionate about:

• Commercializing wearable sensing technologies
• Developing practical solutions for elderly care and fall prevention
• Open-source contributions to biomedical engineering tools
• Mentoring and building community in STEM fields