Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) of the wrist is difficult because the wrist has a complicated structure and the limitations of the conventional rigid radiofrequency (RF) coils. This research investigates the design and electromagnetic performance of a 4-channel flexible RF coil array intended to improve high-field (7T) wrist MRI imaging. The primary aim is to evaluate…

Of millions of individuals in the U.S. with diabetes, a large percentage will suffer from diabetic foot ulcers—chronic, non-healing wounds that can lead to amputation and death. Available remedies for diabetic foot ulcers include topical therapies or scaffold-based wound dressings. Despite availability, current solutions do not provide sufficient antioxidant release to counteract oxidative stress that…

Plantar pressure analysis tools are commonly used to characterize a variety of gait related pathologies and to track healing progress. Commercial plantar pressure software tools are often expensive and non-modifiable. This project presents Miraculous, an open-source Python tool which allows researchers and clinicians to view, modify, and add to stock data processing pipelines and metric…

Understanding how alternating current (AC) signals propagate through soft tissue is essential for optimizing implantable neurostimulation systems. This study quantifies frequency- and depth-dependent attenuation of AC signals transmitted through ex vivo porcine skin using inductive volume coupling and an implanted Schottky diode circuit. Signals at 50 kHz, 500 kHz, and 1 MHz were delivered through…

This paper presents the design, development, and experimentation of a wireless, battery-free neural stimulation system utilizing an intraoral pathway for power delivery to deep brain targets for the treatment of trigeminal neuralgia. Traditional neuromodulation systems require implantable pulse generators and wired leads. This introduces surgical risks and hardware complications. To address these limitations, a resonant…

Over 14 million people are affected by increased intracranial pressure (ICP) due to traumatic brain injury or conditions like hydrocephalus, which causes excess cerebrospinal fluid in the brain. This research aims to develop and test a novel remote impedance measurement system (RIMS) that uses wireless power transfer between an external ultrasound emitter and an implanted…

This study investigates whether uncomfortable footwear increases neural activation in the primary somatosensory cortex by measuring brain hemodynamic activity via fNIRS (Functional Near-Infrared Spectroscopy). Participants first walked on a treadmill for 5 minutes wearing their regular shoes, then repeated the trial after inserting provided uncomfortable shoe padding, while oxygenated hemoglobin levels, a key indicator of…

The goal of this study is to take new individuals, undeveloped in the Korean martial art Tang Soo Do, and track their center of mass acceleration variability using Motion Capture technology with Ki Gong meditation acting as an intervention. Video Research poster View the poster Health

The project looked into the effects of air quality specifically PM 2.5 on cognitive and motor scores. Physics based motor task game “Super G” was played by 878 participants which were linked with their zip code to determine the effects of environmental data and participant performance. The goal was to investigate whether poor air quality…

This study aims investigate the impact of vibration on localized tissue oxygenation using NIRS biosensors. Participants were exposed to mechanical vibration, and oxygenation levels were monitored across baseline, post-vibration, and recovery phases. Results showed a significant increase in both oxygenated hemoglobin and total hemoglobin, with sustained elevated levels during recovery, suggesting a lasting physiological effect…