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Undergraduate Research Assistant
Undergraduate Research Assistant
Microtechnology Lab, Michigan State University, E. Lansing, MI 2024 - Present
My research focuses on developing MEMS-based electrochemical sensing systems for affordable and high-performance heavy metal detection. I designed a microfluidic potentiostat platform that integrates boron-doped diamond (BDD) and carbon electrodes for electroanalytical techniques such as Differential Pulse Voltammetry (DPV) and Cyclic Voltammetry (CV). The system features automated control and efficient data logging using a Teensy microcontroller and Python-based analysis pipeline. I have conducted over a thousand electrochemical tests to optimize electrode performance, benchmarked microfluidic systems against industrial potentiostats, and designed housing and water filtration structures using CAD and 3D printing. This work culminated in a paper at IEEE MEMS 2025 and a poster presentation at UURAF 2025, showcasing my efforts toward advancing low-cost, automated environmental sensing technologies.
Compact PCB Potentiostat
Compact PCB Potentiostat
A custom-built compact potentiostat PCB designed for portable electrochemical sensing. It interfaces seamlessly with a computer for real-time data acquisition and analysis, enabling low-cost and on-the-go heavy metal detection
3 in 1 Boron Doped Diamond (BDD) Wafer
Running Cyclic Voltammetry using Boron Doped Diamond Electrode with Ferrocyanide solution
Experiment Setup where Boron Doped Diamond Electrode is used as the working electrode
3d designed enclosure to house electrodes and water filter
3d designed enclosure to house electrodes and water filter
I designed this 3D structure in SolidWorks for a system that draws water from soil with precision. The ceramic filter, measured to fit accurately, sits in the bottom chamber, while a central chamber allows water to be pulled up by a motor. Three electrodes are inserted from the top to detect heavy metals in the soil solution, making the design both functional and efficient for environmental monitoring.
Born to Change the world
Born to Change the world
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