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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

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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 jogging with his wife and puppy as well as biking with his two sons.

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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.

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PhD Student

Amanat Hossain Emon completed his Bachelor of Science degree in Naval Architecture & Marine Engineering from Bangladesh University of Engineering & Technology (BUET) in Bangladesh. His research interests focus on Biosensor Systems, Fluid Mechanics in Microfluidics, and Smart Health Monitoring Devices. Outside the lab, he enjoys watching movies and spending time with his family.

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Undergraduate Research Assistant

Miguel Ramos Cabrera is a student at Baylor University pursuing his Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering with a concentration in Biomechanics and minors in French and Mathematics. He plans to pursue a PhD in Biomedical Engineering to obtain a prosthetist license and eventually open his own clinic to create affordable prosthetics for everyone. His research interests include biosensors and medical device development, particularly in advancing cortisol sensors and prosthetic technologies. His hobbies include playing basketball with friends, engaging in SHPE (Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers) leadership, and exploring new advancements in biomechanics.

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Undergraduate Research Assistant

Luis Barberena is a freshman pursuing a bachelor's in mechanical engineering. He has previously worked in electrical repair centers and is looking forward to assist in the creation of biomedical sensors to help others in any way he can. In his free time he enjoys the outdoors, working out, and construction.

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Undergraduate Research Assistant

Awele Mba is a General Engineering student (Biomedical Concentration) at Baylor University with a strong interest in medical devices and access to quality healthcare and treatment for people of all social and economic statuses. She is passionate about making medical devices, especially those that require continuous use and maintenance, more cost effective and accessible to low-income populations. Besides the things concerning engineering, Awele enjoys reading African literature, crocheting & knitting, and singing.

Alumni and Former Members

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PhD Student

Sina Hassanpoor (Spring 2023 - Spring 2024)

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Undergraduate Research Assistant

Jaemin (Samuel) Choi (Fall 2024 - Spring 2026)

Current Position: Blue Yonder

Jason Owens (Summer 2025 - Spring 2026)

Debora Japa (Summer 2025)

Chukwudum (James) Maduako (Summer 2024 - Fall 2025)

​Joy Njuguna (Summer 2025 - Fall 2025)

Current Position: Boston Scientific

Barrett Burgess (Fall 2023 - Spring 2025, Fall 2025)

​​​​​Ellie Skaarer (Summer 2024 - Spring 2025)

James Hovanec (Summer 2024 - Fall 2024)

Current Position: Outlier

Alyssa Thomas (Fall 2024)

Current Position: Aurora Technical Services, LLC

Ken Roberts (Summer 2024)

Current Position: Lockheed Martin Aeronautics

Stephen Alex Strange (Spring 2024)

Current Position: Hewlett Packard Enterprise

Ellie Mommessin (Spring 2024)

Current Position: BNSF Railway

Katheryn Galvin (Spring 2024)​​

​Kaliyah Shearod (Spring 2023 Fall 2023)
Current Position: Artivion, Inc.

Christopher Pham (Spring 2023)

Sydney Salomon (Spring 2023)

Current Position: Crossings Community Clinic

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