Team Members
All of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because, "God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble." 1 Peter 5:5
Principal Investigator
Taeil Kim is an Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Baylor University. Taeil obtained bachelor’s degree in Materials Science and Engineering from Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH), master’s degree in Management Engineering from Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), and Ph.D. in Mechatronic Systems Engineering at Simon Fraser University. He served as a postdoctoral researcher at University of California, Irvine and Seoul National University. Taeil enjoys running and riding a bike with his two sons.
PhD Student
Sina Hassanpoor obtained Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from University of Kurdistan in 2016 and Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering (Energy Conversion) from University of Tehran in 2020. Sina is currently a PhD student at Baylor University. His area of research is in AI enhanced wearable biosensor system. He enjoys playing sports and watching soccer with his friends.
phd student
Mohammad Abrar Uddin completed his Bachelor of Science degree from the department of Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering in Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET). His research interests lie in the fields of Biomaterials, Biosensor Systems for Health Monitoring, and Electronic Skins. He likes to watch movies, play soccer, and do 3D animations.
Undergraduate Research Assistant
Barrett Burgess is a student at Baylor University pursuing his Bachelor of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering and plans to pursue a Master of Science in Biomedical Engineering. His research interests are Biosensors and 3D Printed Organs, specifically Artificial Heart Valves. His hobbies include watching basketball with friends and serving in his community.
Undergraduate Research Assistant
Stephen Alex Strange is a Mechanical Engineering student at Baylor University. His prior research interests were aeronautics and aerospace, but he's currently intent on breaking into the field of biomaterials and biosensors. His hobbies include spending time with friends, playing guitar, and watching football - especially the Dallas Cowboys.
Undergraduate Research Assistant
Ellie Mommessin is a student at Baylor University pursuing her Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering. She plans to begin working in industry after graduation with the goal of getting a job in the humanitarian engineering field. Her area of research is working on a device to help children with autism spectrum disorder. She enjoys running, playing pickleball with friends, and playing the piano.
Undergraduate Research Assistant
Katheryn Galvin is a student at Baylor University wishing to pursue a degree in Mechanical Engineering. She's passionate about making a difference in her engineering field and is especially excited about collaborating with other students to create biosensors. In her free time, she enjoys running, listening to music, and playing with her two dogs.
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Post members
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Kaliyah Shearod - Undergraduate Research Assistant
Spring 2023 Fall 2023
Tactile sensors with hierarchical structures
Current Position: Regulatory Affairs Associate, OriGen Biomedical
Christopher Pham - Undergraduate Research Assistant
Spring 2023
Tactile sensors with hierarchical structures
Sydney Salomon - Undergraduate Research Assistant
Spring 2023
Tactile sensors with hierarchical structures