Test Tube Insertable Filter Device for Semen Swim-Up Separation
The complete senior project report was submitted to the project advisor and sponsor. The results of this project are of a confidential nature and will not be published at this time.
Bolin Symes Prosthetic
This project’s purpose is to design a comfortable prosthetic for an individual with a Syme’s amputation, which is a below-knee amputation that removes the foot from the leg at the ankle joint. The goal is to minimize the discomfort that is associated with the current prosthetic leg options for the client, Mr. Bolin, who has the Syme’s amputation. T...
Development Of An Advanced Step Counting Algorithm With Integrated Activity Detection For Free Living Environments
Physical activity plays a crucial role in maintaining overall health and reducing the risk of various chronic diseases. Step counting has emerged as a popular method for assessing physical activity levels, given its simplicity and ease of use. However, accurately measuring step counts in free-living environments presents significant challenges, wit...
Manufacturing Silicone In-House For The Creation Of Customized Neurovascular Blood Vessel Mimics
The Tissue Engineering Lab at California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo focuses on creating tissue-engineered Blood Vessel Mimics (BVMs) designed for the preclinical testing of neurovascular devices. These BVMs are composed of silicone models, representing anatomically accurate neurovasculatures, that are sodded with vascular cell typ...
An Ion-Sensitive Field Effect Transistor And Ion-Selective Polymer Membrane For Continuous Potassium Monitoring
Ion sensitive field effect transistors (ISFETs) are semiconductor sensors that have the capability to determine the selected concentration of a specific ion in a solution. Most modern ISFETs utilize their ion selective properties for glucose monitors for diabetics. However, in this thesis, the ISFET fabricated is for the selective detection of K+. ...
Tourniquet Pressure Gradient Measurement Apparatus
The goal of this project was to design a device that would measure pressure gradient data across the width of an elastic and inelastic tourniquet cuff using a human limb model. The main customer requirements that were focused on were to accurately measure the pressure from a tourniquet, keep the cost down, and be easy to use. The targeted design sp...
Development of an In Vitro 3-Dimensional Co-Culture Human Colorectal Cancer Model in Microfluidic Devices
Colorectal cancer is the second most common cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States, with the relative 5-year survival rate for distant stage cancer being only 14%. The most common treatment for colorectal cancer is with chemotherapeutic drugs; however, the discovery of these drugs is costly, time-consuming, and often requires the use o...
Finite Element Analysis of the Bearing Component of Total Ankle Replacement Implants During the Stance Phase of Gait
Total ankle replacement (TAR) implants are an effective option to restore the range of motion of the ankle joint for arthritic patients. An effective tool for analyzing these implants’ mechanical performance and longevity in-silico is finite element analysis (FEA). ABAQUS FEA was used to statically analyze the von Mises stress and contact pressure ...
Menstrual Cup Design with Tension-Based Removal
The following paragraphs illuminate the important engineering and innovative steps that were taken to improve the quality of life for the millions of people who experience a menstrual cycle through the development of a new menstrual cup and applicator. The global feminine hygiene products market is a growing industry currently worth $40 billion. Th...
Neonatal Respiratory Therapy Interface
This Final Report reviews and outlines the scope, objectives, and deliverables for the BCPAP Interface Redesign project, aimed at enhancing the functionality, usability, and patient experience of the existing BCPAP interface. It also includes detailed testing results and manufacturing plans for the device prototype. The current system has challenge...
