Graduate Students
Ashley Abbott
Matriculated: Fall 2026
Program: PhD
Research Area: Orthopedic Tissue Biomechanics, Human Movement
Research Advisor: Stephanie Cone
Previous Degrees: B.S. in Biomedical Engineering from Clemson University
Email: abbott@udel.edu
Location: STAR Health Sciences Complex, Suite 201

Jahin Ahmed
Matriculated: Fall 2025
Program: PhD
Research Area: TBD
Research Advisor: Dr. Fabrizio Sergi
Previous Degrees: B.S.C. in Biomedical Engineering from Bangladesh University of Professionals
Email: jahin@udel.edu
Location: STAR HSC, Human Robotic Lab Suite 124A

Sobia Anam
Matriculated: 2021
Program: PhD
Research Area: Mathematical Modeling of HIV Dynamics
Research Advisor: Ryan Zurakowski
Previous Degrees: BS in Biomedical Engineering from Liaquat University of Medical and Health Sciences, Pakistan
Honors & Awards:2023 UD Graduate Student Travel Award
Email: sobia@udel.edu
Location: Ammon Pinizzotto Biopharmaceutical Innovation Center (BPI), 4th floor

Theophilus Annan
Matriculated: Fall 2023
Program: PhD
Research Area: Gait Biomechanics and Rehabilitation
Research Advisor: Jill Higginson
Previous Degrees: M.S. in Biomedical Engineering from Arizona State University & B.S in Biomedical Engineering from Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
Email: tannan@udel.edu
Location: STAR Campus

Bahar Bahramimeimandi
Matriculated: Spring 2022
Program: PhD
Research Area: Cell engineering, Drug delivery
Research Advisor: Dr. Jason Gleghorn
Previous Degrees: M.S. in Medical Biotechnology from Iran University of Medical Sciences and Technology; B.S. in Anesthesiology from Shiraz University of Medical Sciences
Email: bahar@udel.edu
Location: Ammon Pinizzotto Biopharmaceutical Innovation Center (BPI), 4th floor

Olivia Bailey
Matriculated: Fall 2021
Program: PhD
Research Area: MR Elastography for Brain Biomechanics
Research Advisor: Curtis Johnson
Previous Degrees: B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from UMBC (University of Maryland, Baltimore County)
Honors & Awards:2023 Biomedical Engineering Outstanding Departmental Service Award, 2021 Gore Biomedical Engineering Graduate Fellowship
Email: obailey@udel.edu
Location: STAR Campus, Suite 109
Marcos Barrionuevo
Matriculated: Fall 2026
Program: PhD
Research Area: TBD
Research Advisor: Fabrizio Sergi
Previous Degrees: B.S.E. in Biomedical Engineering from Duke University
Email: mbarrio@udel.edu
Location: STAR HSC, Human Robotics Lab
Katherine Berkner
Matriculated: Fall 2026
Program: PhD
Research Area: TBD
Research Advisor: Jason Gleghorn
Previous Degrees: B.S.E. in Biomedical Engineering from Case Western Reserve University
Email: kberkner@udel.edu
Location: Ammon Pinizzotto Biopharmaceutical Innovation Center (BPI), 4th floor
Hailey Bonelli
Matriculated: Fall 2026
Program: PhD
Research Area: Knee Joint Biomechanics
Research Advisor: Stephanie Cone
Previous Degrees: B.B.E. in Biomedical Engineering from University of Delaware
Email: hbonelli@udel.edu
Location: STAR Health Sciences Complex, Suite 201

Remy Brettell
Matriculated: Fall 2025
Program: PhD
Research Area: TBD
Research Advisor: TBD
Previous Degrees: B.S. in Biomedical Engineering from The University of Virginia
Email: rbrett@udel.edu
Location: TBD
Eric Budu
Matriculated: Fall 2026
Program: PhD
Research Area: Cartilage Biomechanics
Research Advisor: Christopher Price
Previous Degrees: B.S. in Biomedical Engineering from West Chester University
Email: ebudu@udel.edu
Location: Ammon Pinizzotto Biopharmaceutical Innovation Center (BPI), 4th floor
Ryann Chatfield
Matriculated: Fall 2026
Program: PhD
Research Area: Drug Delivery
Research Advisor: Jason Gleghorn
Previous Degrees: B.S. in Biomedical Engineering from University of Delaware
Email: rjchat@udel.edu
Location: Ammon Pinizzotto Biopharmaceutical Innovation Center (BPI), 4th floor
Audrey Chiang
Matriculated: Fall 2026
Program: PhD
Research Area: MR Elastography for Aging Brain Biomechanics
Research Advisor: Curtis Johnson
Previous Degrees: B.S. in Biomedical Engineering from Virginia Tech
Email: audyc@udel.edu
Location: STAR Health Sciences Complex, Suite 109

Chitran Roy Chowdhurry
Matriculated: Fall 2022
Program: PhD
Research Area: Drug Delivery/Nanomedicine
Research Advisor: Emily Day
Previous Degrees: BTech/MTech in Biotechnology from KIIT University, 2019
Email: chitran@udel.edu
Location: AP-Bio, 590 Avenue 1743, Newark, DE 19713, 4th Floor

Hannah Cohen
Matriculated: Fall 2020
Program: PhD
Research Area: Rehabilitation Biomechanics and Robotics
Research Advisor: Fabrizio Sergi
Previous Degrees: B.S. in Biomedical Engineering from West Virginia University
Email: hncohen@udel.edu
Location: STAR Campus, 540 S. College Ave, Suite 124

Mackenzie Conner
Matriculated: Fall 2023
Program: PhD
Research Area: Intervertebral Disc Biomechanics
Research Advisor: Dawn Elliot
Previous Degrees: B.S. in Engineering from Roger Williams University
Honors & Awards:2023 Chair’s Fellowship, 2023 Women in Engineering Fellowship
Email: connerm@udel.edu
Location: STAR Health Sciences Complex, Suite 109J
Shannon Dame
Matriculated: Fall 2026
Program: PhD
Research Area: Bioengineering for Autoimmunity
Research Advisor: Robert “Smitty” Oakes
Previous Degrees: B.S.E. in Biomedical Engineering from University of Michigan
Email: sgdame@udel.edu
Location: Ammon Pinizzotto Biopharmaceutical Innovation Center (BPI), 4th floor

Bruno de Medeiros Cartaxo Esmeraldo
Matriculated: Fall 2022
Program: PhD
Research Area: Cell Manufacturing and Tissue Regeneration
Research Advisor: Brian Kwee
Previous Degrees: B.S in Biomedical Engineering
Honors & Awards:2022 Chair Fellowship
Email: bruno@udel.edu
Location: BPI 4th floor. 543, Avenue 1753

Margaux Deputy
Matriculated: Fall 2022
Program: PhD
Research Area: Drug Delivery to the Placenta for Maternal-Fetal Health
Research Advisor: Jason Gleghorn
Previous Degrees: B.S. in Biomedical Engineering from the University of Delaware
Email: mdeputy@udel.edu
Location: AP-Bio, 590 Avenue 1743, 4th Floor

Olivia Dyer
Matriculated: Fall 2023
Program: PhD
Research Area: Knee Joint Biomechanics
Research Advisor: Stephanie Cone
Previous Degrees: B.S. in Cell Biology/Biochemistry from Bucknell University
Email: oldyer@udel.edu
Location: STAR Health Sciences Complex, Suite 201

Brenna Ellis
Matriculated: Fall 2024
Program: PhD
Research Area: Chondrocyte mechanotransduction and tissue engineering
Research Advisor: Dr. Christopher Price
Previous Degrees: B.S. in Biomedical Engineering from the University of Tennessee
Email: bkellis@udel.edu
Location: STAR Campus, BPI 590 Avenue 1743, 4th floor

Jack Felipe
Matriculated: Fall 2023
Program: PhD
Research Area: Orthopedic Tissue Biomechanics, Human Movement
Research Advisor: Stephanie Cone
Previous Degrees: B.S. in Biomedical Engineering from The College of New Jersey
Email: felipej@udel.edu
Location: STAR Health Sciences Complex, Suite 201

Luisa Fink
Matriculated: Fall 2021
Program: PhD
Research Area: Drug Delivery, Cell Engineering Concerning the Immune System
Research Advisor: Jason Gleghorn
Previous Degrees: B.S in Bioengineering, University of Applied Sciences in Munich, Germany
Honors & Awards:2020 Biomedical Engineering Chair Fellowship
Email: lufink@udel.edu
Location: AP-Bio, 590 Avenue 1743, Newark, DE 19713, 4th floor
Jackson Gabbard
Matriculated: Fall 2025
Program: PhD
Research Area: TBD
Research Advisor: TBD
Previous Degrees: B.S.E in Biomedical Engineering, University of Michigan
Email: jgabbard@udel.edu
Location: TBD

Biswarup Goswami
Matriculated: Spring 2021
Program: PhD
Research Area: Breast Cancer dormancy
Research Advisor: John Slater
Previous Degrees: Undergrad in Biomedical Engineering
Honors & Awards:UD Graduate College End-of-the-Year Award 2022-23
Email: biswarup@udel.edu
Location: Ammon Pinizotto Biopharmaceutical Innovation Center

Cody Helm
Matriculated: Fall 2020
Program: PhD
Research Area: Musculoskeletal Biomechanics, Motor Control
Research Advisor: Fabrizio Sergi
Previous Degrees: B.S. in Biomedical Engineering, Minor in Biotechnology from North Carolina State University
Honors & Awards:2023 BME Outstanding Graduate Student Service Award
Email: cahelm@udel.edu
Location: STAR Campus 540 S. College Ave. Suite 124
Ellie Kachala
Matriculated: Fall 2026
Program: PhD
Research Area: Inflammaging as a determinant of Nanoparticle Biodistribution and Targeted Delivery
Research Advisor: Emily Day
Previous Degrees: B.S. in Biomedical Engineering from University of Delaware
Email: ekachala@udel.edu
Location: Ammon Pinizzotto Biopharmaceutical Innovation Center (BPI), 4th floor
Hassan Karimi
Matriculated: Fall 2023
Program: PhD
Research Area: Tissue Engineering and Experimental Disease Modeling
Research Advisor: Jason Gleghorn
Previous Degrees: M.S. in Tissue Engineering from the University of Tehran, Iran
Email: hkarimi@udel.edu
Location: Ammon Pinizzotto Biopharmaceutical Innovation, 4th floor
Kayla Katz
Matriculated: Fall 2025
Program: PhD
Research Area: TBD
Research Advisor: TBD
Previous Degrees: B.S. in Molecular Biology from California State University-Monterey Bay
Email: kaykatz@udel.edu
Location: TBD

Mary Kramer
Matriculated: Fall 2020
Program: PhD
Research Area: MR Elastography for Aging Brain Biomechanics
Research Advisor: Curtis Johnson
Previous Degrees: B.S. in Biomedical Engineering from the University of South Carolina
Email: mkkramer@udel.edu
Location: STAR Campus, Suite 109J

Matthew Kroen
Matriculated: Fall 2023
Program: PhD
Research Area: Medical Imaging
Research Advisor: Curtis Johnson
Previous Degrees: B.S in Biomedical Engineering from Bucknell University
Email: mkroen@udel.edu
Location: STAR Health Sciences Complex, Suite 109J

Madeleine Krotine
Matriculated: Fall 2024
Program: PhD
Research Area: Tendon Biomechanics
Research Advisor: Dr. Stephanie Cone
Previous Degrees: B.S. in Biomedical Engineering from the University of Virginia
Email: mkrotine@udel.edu
Location: STAR Health Sciences Complex, Suite 201

Rucha Kulkarni
Matriculated: Fall 2023
Program: PhD
Research Area: Biomechanics
Research Advisor: Jill Higginson
Previous Degrees: M.S. in Biomedical Engineering from Northwestern University, B.Tech. in Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering from MKSSS Cummins College of Engineering for Women, Pune, India
Email: rnk@udel.edu
Location: STAR Health Sciences Complex, Suite 201
Paromita Kundu
Matriculated: Fall 2024
Program: PhD
Research Area: Biomechanics
Research Advisor: Dr. Jill Higginson
Previous Degrees: B.S. in Biomedical Engineering from Military Institute of Science and Technology, Bangladesh
Email: Kundu@udel.edu
Location: STAR Health Sciences Complex, Suite 201
John Laporte
Matriculated: Fall 2025
Program: PhD
Research Area: TBD
Research Advisor: Dr. Curtis Johnson
Previous Degrees: B.S. in Chemical Engineering from University of Maryland, Baltimore County
Email: jlaporte@udel.edu
Location: STAR HSC, Suite 109

Ali Lateef
Matriculated: Fall 2021
Program: PhD
Research Area: Cell and Tissue Modeling
Research Advisor: Elise Corbin
Previous Degrees: B.S. in Chemical Engineering from the University of Florida
Honors & Awards:2023 Biomedical Engineering Teaching Assistant Award, 2021 Biomedical Engineering Chair Fellowship
Email: alateef@udel.edu
Location: 590 Avenue 1743, Ste 421, Newark, DE 19713 Suite 450

Keely Laurence
Matriculated: Fall 2023
Program: PhD
Research Area: Tissue Engineering and Muscle Regeneration
Research Advisor: Brian Kwee
Previous Degrees: B.S. in Biomedical Engineering from University of Oklahoma
Honors & Awards:Unidel Distinguished Graduate Scholars Top Up Award
Email: Klaur@udel.edu
Location: Ammon Pinizzotto Biopharmaceutical Innovation Center, 4th Floor

Martin Liu
Matriculated: Fall 2026
Program: PhD
Research Area: MR Elastography for Brain Biomechanics
Research Advisor: Dr. Curtis Johnson
Previous Degrees: B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from University of Washington
Email: mhl@udel.edu
Location: STAR Campus, 540 S. College Ave, Suite 109

James MacAulay
Matriculated: Fall 2024
Program: PhD
Research Area: Tissiue Biomaterials and Cellular Engineering
Research Advisor: Dr. Xinqiao Jia
Previous Degrees: B.S. in Biomedical Engineering from Rowan University
Email: jamesmac@udel.edu
Location: AP Bio, Lab 241
Dhana Mahdik
Matriculated: Fall 2024
Program: PhD
Research Area: Drug Delivery
Research Advisor: Catherine Froman
Previous Degrees: B.S. in Pharmaceutical Sciences from Institute of Chemical Technology and M.S in Biotechnology from the University of Pennslyvania
Email: dmahadik@udel.edu
Location: Colburn Lab, Room 123

Lauren Mottel
Matriculated: Fall 2023
Program: PhD
Research Area: Drug Delivery, Biomaterials
Research Advisor: Brian Kwee
Previous Degrees: B.S. in Biomedical Engineering with Honors and Distinction from University of Delaware
Honors & Awards:2024 George W. Larid Merit Fellowship Award
Email: lmottel@udel.edu
Location: Ammon Pinizzotto Biopharmaceutical Innovation Center, 4th Floor

Nick Muscara
Matriculated: Fall 2025
Program: PhD
Research Area: Neuromechanics Human Movement and Decision Making
Research Advisor: Dr. Joshua Cashaback
Previous Degrees: B.E. in Biomedical Engineering. B.S in Neuroscience from the University of Delaware
Email: nickrn@udel.edu
Location: STAR Campus, Suite 201

Truc Ngo
Matriculated: Fall 2022
Program: PhD
Research Area: Neuromechanics, Decision-Making, Tactile Perception
Research Advisor: Joshua Cashaback & Charles Dhong
Previous Degrees: M.S. in Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering from Oklahoma State University & B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Oklahoma State University
Email: tructn@udel.edu
Location: STAR Campus, Suite 201

Hisham Omar
Matriculated: Spring 2025
Program: PhD
Research Area: Biomechanics, Additive Manufacturing, Tissue Mechanics
Research Advisor: Dr. Michael Hast
Previous Degrees: M.S. in Bioengineering from University of Pennsylvania, B.S. Biomedical Engineering from Jordan University of Science and Technology
Email: ayasrah@udel.edu
Location: Spencer Laboratory, 3rd Floor
Megan Parsons
Matriculated: Fall 2026
Program: PhD
Research Area: Cell and Tissue Engineering
Research Advisor: Elise Corbin
Previous Degrees: B.S. in Biomedical Engineering from Purdue University
Email: meganpar@udel.edu
Location: Ammon Pinizzotto Biopharmaceutical Innovation Center (BPI), 4th floor
Lauren Porter
Matriculated: Fall 2024
Program: PhD
Research Area: Biomaterials for regulating cancer progression
Research Advisor:
Previous Degrees: B.S. in Biomedical Engineering from the University of Virginia
Honors & Awards:2024 George W. Laird Merit Fellowship Award
Email: lgporter@udel.edu
Location: Ammon Pinizzotto Biopharmaceutical Innovation Center, 4th Floor

Nicholas Pyontek
Matriculated: Fall 2023
Program: PhD
Research Area: Elastography for Brain Biomechanics
Research Advisor: Curtis Johnson
Previous Degrees: B.S. in Physics from The College of New Jersey
Honors & Awards:2024 George W. Laird Merit Fellowship Award
Email: npyontek@udel.edu
Location: STAR Health Sciences Complex, Suite 109J

Erfan Rahmani
Matriculated: Fall 2022
Program: PhD
Research Area: Gene Delivery and Wound Healing
Research Advisor: Kristi Kiick
Previous Degrees: M.S. in Chemical Engineering from the University of Tehran & B.S. in Chemical Engineering from Sharif University
Email: erfanrh@udel.edu
Location: AP-Bio, 590 Avenue 1743, 2nd Floor

Sanjna Rao
Matriculated: Fall 2022
Program: PhD
Research Area: Elastin-Collagen Nanovesicles for Drug Delivery
Research Advisor: Kristi Kiick
Previous Degrees: B.E. in Chemical Engineering from The Cooper Union
Email: srao@udel.edu
Location: AP-Bio, 590 Avenue 1743, 2nd Floor

Filipa Ribeiro Soeiro de Carvalho
Matriculated: Fall 2022
Program: PhD
Research Area:
Research Advisor: Jason Gleghorn
Previous Degrees: B.S. in Biomedical Engineering from the University of Oklahoma
Email: filipa@udel.edu
Location: AP-Bio, 590 Avenue 1743, 4th Floor

Rayesa Rupanti
Matriculated: Fall 2024
Program: PhD
Research Area: Mathematical Modeling of Human Disease
Research Advisor: Ryan Zurakowski
Previous Degrees: B.S. in Biomedical Engineering from Military Institute of Science and Technology
Email: rayesa@udel.edu
Location: AP-Bio, 590 Avenue 1743, 4th Floor

Maneesha Sahni
Matriculated: Fall 2022
Program: PhD
Research Area: Using Nanoparticles for Targeted Therapy and Drug Delivery for Endometriosis
Research Advisor: Emily Day
Previous Degrees: B.S. in Engineering (Concentration in Biomedical Engineering), Minor in Biology from Drexel University
Email: msahni@udel.edu
Location: AP-Bio, 590 Avenue 1743, 4th Floor, Suite 442/444
Lauren Schier
Matriculated: Fall 2026
Program: PhD
Research Area: Metastatic Cancer Immunology
Research Advisor: Robert “Smitty” Oakes
Previous Degrees: B.S.E. in Biomedical Engineering and B.S. Computer Science from Duke University
Email: lschier@udel.edu
Location: Ammon Pinizzotto Biopharmaceutical Innovation Center (BPI), 4th floor

Alyson Schwartz
Matriculated: Fall 2025
Program: PhD
Research Area: Immunoengineering, Drug Delivery, and Nanomedicine
Research Advisor:
Previous Degrees: B.S. in Biomedical Engineering from Clemson University
Honors & Awards:2026 NSF GRFP Fellow
Email: alysons@udel.edu
Location: Star Campus, BPI 456

Brennagh Shields
Matriculated: Fall 2023
Program: PhD
Research Area: Immunomodulatory Biomaterials for Tissue Regeneration
Research Advisor: Brian Kwee
Previous Degrees: B.S. in Bioengineering from Temple University
Email: brbs@udel.edu
Location: Ammon Pinizzotto Biopharmaceutical Innovation Center, 4th Floor
Jonathan Sim
Matriculated: Fall 2026
Program: PhD
Research Area: Tendon Biomechanics
Research Advisor: Dawn Elliot
Previous Degrees: B.S. in Biomedical Engineering from Boston University
Email: jonsim@udel.edu
Location: STAR Health Sciences Complex, Suite 109

Colleen Simmerly
Matriculated: Fall 2024
Program: PhD
Research Area: Cell & Tissue Engineering, Biomaterials
Research Advisor: Elise Corbin
Previous Degrees: B.S. in Bioengineering from the University of Maryland
Email: csimmerl@udel.edu
Location: Ammon Pinizzotto Biopharmaceutical Innovation Center, 4th Floor

Ashika Singh
Matriculated: Fall 2020
Program: PhD
Research Area: Microfluidics to Study Immunology and Pathogenesis of HIV Infection
Research Advisor: Jason Gleghorn
Previous Degrees:
Email: ashikas@udel.edu
Location: Ammon Pinizzotto Biopharmaceutical Innovation Center (BPI), 4th floor

Rishabh Singh
Matriculated: Fall 2022
Program: PhD
Research Area: Tissue Engineered Models for Breast Cancer Dormancy
Research Advisor: John Slater
Previous Degrees: M.S. in Biomedical Engineering from Boston University & B.E (Hons.) in Mechanical Engineering from BITS-Pilani, India
Email: rishabhs@udel.edu
Location: AP-Bio, 590 Avenue 1743, 4th Floor
Erin-Marie Smith
Matriculated: Fall 2026
Program: PhD
Research Area: TBD
Research Advisor: TBD
Previous Degrees: B.S. in Biomedical Engineering from University of South Carolina
Email: ecsmith@udel.edu
Location: TBD
Reshma Sudhesh
Matriculated: Fall 2025
Program: PhD
Research Area: TBD
Research Advisor: Dr. Curtis Johnson
Previous Degrees: B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Purdue University, M.S. in Bioengineering from Temple University
Email: rsudhesh@udel.edu
Location: STAR campus, 540 S. College Ave, Suite 109

Afsara Tasnim
Matriculated: Fall 2023
Program: PhD
Research Area: Skeletal Muscle Tissue Engineering, Biomechanics
Research Advisor: Elise Corbin
Previous Degrees: M.S. in Biomedical Engineering from University of Toledo
Email: atasnim@udel.edu
Location: Ammon Pinizzotto Biopharmaceutical Innovation Center, 4th Floor

Ann Thomas
Matriculated: Fall 2022
Program: PhD
Research Area: Drug Delivery for Treatment of Osteoarthritis
Research Advisor: Christopher Price
Previous Degrees: M.S. in Biotechnology from NIT Rourkela, India & B.S. in Biotechnology from VIT University, India
Email: annt@udel.edu
Location: AP-Bio, 590 Avenue 1743, 4th Floor

Abbie Thomas
Matriculated: Fall 2024
Program: PhD
Research Area: Molecular Analysis of ABCA4 and its Clinical Variants
Research Advisor: Dr. Esther Biswas
Previous Degrees: B.S. in Biomedical Engineering from the University of Oklahoma
Honors & Awards:Tau Beta Pi Graduate Fellowship, 2023 College of Engineering Graduate Student Service Award, 2023 BME Outstanding Engineering Outreach Award
Email: abbietho@udel.edu
Location: Ammon Pinizzotto Biopharmaceutical Innovation Center, 4th floor

Sabrina Vander Wiele
Matriculated: Fall 2023
Program: PhD
Research Area: Magnetic Resonance Elastography for Brain
Research Advisor: Curtis Johnson
Previous Degrees: B.S. in Biomedical Engineering from The College of New Jersey
Email: svanderw@udel.edu
Location: STAR Health Sciences Complex, Suite 109J

Connor Virgile
Matriculated: Fall 2019
Program: PhD
Research Area: Cell & Tissue Engineering, Sepsis, Biomaterials
Research Advisor: Elise Corbin
Previous Degrees: B.S. in Biomedical Engineering, minor in Economics from the University of Rochester
Email: cvirgile@udel.edu
Location: Delaware Technology Park, 9 Innovation Way, Suite 276
Cole Weber
Matriculated: Fall 2026
Program: PhD
Research Area: Bioengineering for Autoimmunity
Research Advisor: Robert “Smitty” Oakes
Previous Degrees: B.S. in Biomedical Engineering, M.S. Biomedical Engineering from University of Michigan
Email: coleweb@udel.edu
Location: Ammon Pinizzotto Biopharmaceutical Innovation Center (BPI), 4th floor
Logan Whitesel
Matriculated: Fall 2024
Program: PhD
Research Area: TBD
Research Advisor: Catherine Fromen
Previous Degrees: B.S. in Material Science and Engineering from the University of Delaware
Email: lbw@udel.edu
Location: Colburn Lab, Room 123

Jordan Witt
Matriculated: Fall 2024
Program: PhD
Research Area: Robot-Assisted Gait Rehabilitation
Research Advisor: Dr. Panagiotis Artemiadis
Previous Degrees: B.S. in Biomedical Engineering from Messiah University
Email: jmwitt@udel.edu
Location: Spencer Lab, Room 206
Dayanara Yanez Arcos
Matriculated: Fall 2026
Program: PhD
Research Area: Mathematical Modeling of Cell Growth
Research Advisor: Abhyudai Singh
Previous Degrees: B.S. in Biomedical Engineering from University of Yachay
Email: dayalyz@udel.edu
Location: Evans Hall

Katie Zucaro
Matriculated: Fall 2025
Program: PhD
Research Area: TBD
Research Advisor: TBD
Previous Degrees: B.S. in Biomedical Engineering from the University of Delaware
Email: kzucaro@udel.edu
Location: TBD
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