PEOPLE

We are hiring!


Are you a highly-motivated and creative undergraduate or a graduate researcher interested in medical devices research? We are always looking for people who share our passion for research and beyond!  For more information regarding a research opportunity at LIMR, please email professor Hugh Lee with your CV.

Principal Investigator

Hyowon (Hugh) Lee

Hugh received a BA in Neuroscience from Colorado College in 2004 and a MS and a PhD in Biomedical Engineering from UCLA in 2008 and 2011, respectively. He started his professional career at St. Jude Medical as a Sr. Engineer in the Implantable Electronic Systems Division where he evaluated advanced technologies to facilitate manufacturing of next generation implantable medical devices. In 2014, he joined the Weldon School of Biomedical Engineering at Purdue University.

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Post Doctoral Researchers


Ángel Enríquez

Ángel Enríquez is a postdoctoral researcher in Biomedical Engineering. He received his BS in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Puerto Rico Mayagüez in 2018 and completed his Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering at LIMR in 2023. He is interested in learning about magnetically actuated microdevices for medical applications and entrepreneurial efforts to commercialize medical devices. In his spare time, Ángel enjoys outdoor activities and basketball.

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Graduate Students


Julia Walsh

Julia Walsh is a PhD student in Biomedical Engineering. She received her BS in Biomedical Engineering from Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology in 2020. She is interested in learning about biomaterial and tissue interface. In her spare time, Julia enjoys reading and calligraphy.

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Jae Young Park

Jae Young Park is a PhD student in Biomedical Engineering. He received his BS and MS in Mechanical Engineering from Yonsei University in 2016 and 2018, respectively. After that, Jae Young worked at the Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST) until joining this group. He is interested in developing a neural interface to help patients who suffer from neuropathologies. In his off time, he enjoys working out and watching youtube.

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Ankit Shah

Ankit Shah is a PhD student in Biomedical Engineering. He received his BS in Computer Science & Engineering from the University of New Mexico in 2021. He is interested in development of neural interface devices and its Brain Computer Interface applications. He wants to contribute particularly to the field of Dream Recording Technology. In his free time, Ankit loves going on adventures in wild, cooking food, and volunteer in community projects.

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Juan C. Mesa

Juan C. Mesa is a Ph.D. student in Biomedical Engineering. He received his BS in Bioengineering from the Universidad de Antioquia-Medellin in 2020. He is interested in electronics for biosensing and implantable device applications. In his spare time, Juan enjoys soccer and spending time with his friends.

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Sergio Ruiz

Sergio Ruiz is a PhD student in Biomedical Engineering. He received his BS in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Puerto Rico Mayaguez in 2022. He is interested in translational research including implantable and minimally invasive medical devices. For fun, Sergio enjoys watching sports.

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Carl Russell III

Carl Russell III is an MD/PhD Student pursing his PhD in Biomedical Engineering. He received his BS in Biomedical Engineering from Purdue University. His research interests include translational applications of catheters and injectable hydrogels. Carl’s hobbies include playing piano, guitar, and watching tv shows.

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Undergraduate Students


Urja Raipancholia

I am pursuing a BS in Biomedical Engineering. I am interested in magnetic micro actuating implantable sensors and their applications in sensing and treatment. In my free time I enjoy, knitting, cooking and working out.

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Deniz Eksioglu

I'm Deniz Eksioglu. I'm pursuing a BS in Biomedical Engineering and minoring in Artificial intelligence / Machine Learning. My areas of interest are bioelectronics, bioimaging, and the integration of machine learning into biomedical devices. In my free time, I enjoy playing soccer, swimming, and watching movies.

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Anjollie Ramakrishna

I'm Anjollie Ramakrishna. I'm pursuing a BS in Biomedical Engineering and minoring in Chemistry. I am interested in bioimaging and how bioelectronics can be used to monitor bodily processes. In my free time, I enjoy powerlifting, cooking, and hanging out with my friends, family, and my dog.

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Cristian Barinaga

Cristian Barinaga is currently pursuing a BS in Electrical Engineering. He is interested in learning how to apply MEM systems to consumer and medical devices, and he is also interested in micro-scale sustainable power generation methods. Outside of classes, Cristian enjoys wildlife photography, 3D printing, and playing basketball

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Anish Puri

I am Anish Puri and I am currently pursuing a BS in Biomedical Engineering. I am primarily interested in biotechnology and bioelectronics and hoping to use my degree to eventually work with biosensor and prosthetic design. In my free time I enjoy swimming, sports, reading, and discovering new music

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Abby Ahrens

Abby is currently pursuing a BS in Biomedical Engineering. She is interested in learning about biosensing and magnetically actuated microdevice applications. In her free time, Abby enjoys reading, cooking, and spending time with friends.

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Sasha Gonzalez

Sasha is currently pursuing a BS in biomedical engineering. She is interested in how micro actuators can be applied to surgical procedures and how implantable devices can be used to simulate bodily functions. Outside of school, Sasha enjoys drawing, playing lacrosse, and weightlifting.

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Visiting Scholars


Dog-toral Trainee


Oreo

Oreo is currently majoring in "being the goodest boy" with a minor in "not chewing on furniture". His research interest is in guarding the neighborhood against suspicious squirrels and rabbits. His hobbies include getting pets, wagging tails, and going on runs.

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LIMR Alumni


NameDegreeGraduation YearPlacement
Jian XuPost-Doctoral Researcher2021Adranos, Inc.
Leah DePasqualeBS, BME2022Medline Industries, Inc.
Rujuta PatelMS, BME2021Duke University, MEng, BME
Alan NguyenBS, BME2021Boston Scientific
Pragna UpputuriBS, BME2021UPenn, MS, Bioengineering
Luke DeLongBS, BME2021
Amanda MaplesBS. BME2020P&G
Tran NguyenPhD, BME2020Post-Doctoral Researcher, University of Washington
Jinjia XuPost-Doctoral Researcher2020Assistant professor, University of Missouri
Michael MacLeanMS, BME2020Epic Systems Corporation
Hyunsu ParkPhD, BME2020Axoft
Qi YangPhD, ECE2019Apple
Stephanie LamBS, Neuroscience2019University of Pittsburgh, PhD in BME
Yi WangBS, BME2019Duke University, MS in BME
Bahar DhowanBS, MS, BME2018Deloitte
Trace MaurerBS, BME2017Boston Scientific
Priya WaliMS, ECE2016Intel
Vineeth RamachandranMS, ECE2016Apple
Chunan LiuMS, ECE2016Amazon.com
Ying XuBS, BME2015University of Virginia, PhD in EE
Damo TrikkadeeriMS, ECE2015Synopsis Inc.
Stephanie CerneraBS, BME2015University of Florida, PhD in EE