For my Capstone Design project, I designed and implemented a closed-loop plant humidity control system using a Raspberry Pi, integrating real-time I²C sensor feedback with PID-based control of a fan and atomizer. Developed embedded C/C++ control logic and a Flask-based web interface for remote monitoring, plant-specific setpoints, and manual/automatic operation. The system incorporates filtering, data logging, and performance metrics to ensure stable, precise environmental regulation across varying plant conditions.

[GitHub Link]

At Stanford University, my project focused on advancing the design and performance of electrohydraulic soft actuators for cardiac assistive devices. Building upon developments in hydraulically amplified self-healing electrostatic (HASEL) actuators, I designed an efficient and durable PCB system to precisely control actuator behavior. The overarching objective was to enable reliable, biomimetic motion in soft robotic systems capable of replicating the natural contractions of the human heart.

[Final PCB Design]

My internship at NASA focused on designing energy-harvesting circuits capable of sensing and visually signaling elevated electromagnetic fields. I explored multiple circuit topologies across different frequency bands, optimizing for sensitivity and efficiency while proposing improvements in layout techniques like impedance matching, ground layering, and via separation. Beyond the design phase, I documented findings, maintained the bill of materials, and communicated technical updates to senior leadership. This project introduced me to the process of developing an idea into a functional prototype, balancing theory with practical engineering constraints. 

[Final PCB Boards]

This project presents the design, schematic implementation, layout development, and simulation verification of a 4-bit synchronous binary counter using CMOS master slave JK flip flops. The completed counter is verified through transient simulation at a 100 MHz clock frequency through 4 output stage buffers with loads up to 5 pF, and timing metrics including rise time, fall time, and clock to Q propagation delay are evaluated under varying capacitive loads. The results confirm correct synchronous counting behavior and characterize timing degradation as load capacitance increases. For the design, simulation, and layout of this CMOS project, Cadence Virtuouso, ADE L Suite, and Layout Suite were used, respectively.

[Project Link]

VACNT forests, or Vertically Aligned Carbon Nanotube forests, are structured arrays of carbon nanotubes (CNTs) grown perpendicular to a substrate by means of chemical vapor deposition (CVD). Due to their exceptional mechanical, electrical, and thermal properties, our current research focuses on their potential for biosensing purposes. At the AVDL Laboratory, we are specifically exploring how substrate circuit design influences transduction efficiency, with the broader goal of integrating VACNTs into a System-on-Chip (SoC) platform for advanced, miniaturized biosensors. 

[coming soon...]

This research focuses on innovative energy harvesting methods tailored for wearable electronics, aiming to improve device autonomy and efficiency. By integrating piezoelectric and thermoelectric materials, the study explores the conversion of mechanical and thermal energy into electrical power. 

[Fall 2023 - Research Paper]

[Fall 2024 - Research Poster]

For this project, I executed digital holography experiments to capture and reconstruct optical interference patterns of 3D objects using LabVIEW. Used SNR and RMS error metrics after implementing noise reduction techniques.

[Project Link]

Modeled a four-resistor NPN BJT amplifier circuit in MATLAB to analyze Q-point sensitivity under realistic variations in resistor tolerances, supply voltage, and transistor gain. Conducted iterative simulations and histogram analyses (50–500 iterations) to assess circuit robustness and parameter stability. 

[Project Link]

Designed and implemented a band-pass filter at 12 kHz with a 500 Hz bandwidth using MATLAB; applied windowing techniques (rectangular, Hamming, Blackman) to evaluate frequency response. Verified performance with DTFT, DFT, and FFT custom functions, and tested on audio signals to analyze aliasing, spectral leakage, and stability. 

[Project Link]

Superior Accomplishment Award

NASA Langley Research Center

August 2023

SWE Motorola Solutions Foundation Scholarship

Society of Women Engineers

June 2025

SHPE Ford Philanthropy Scholarship

Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers

July 2024