I am a biomedical engineer with a career dedicated to applying engineering principles to solve complex medical challenges in clinical environments. My work serves as a bridge between technical innovation and patient care, facilitating the translation of engineering design into meaningful clinical outcomes. My research focuses on orthopaedics, human performance, and rehabilitation, with a strong emphasis on biomechanics and data analytics.

For two decades at the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston, I collaborated closely with a hand surgeon in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Rehabilitation. Together, we conducted pioneering research on the anatomy, biomechanics, and kinematics of the carpal bones and upper extremity. Our work has been widely cited and has influenced surgical practices and improved patient outcomes. In recognition of these contributions, I received the 2019 ASME Savio L-Y Woo Translational Biomechanics Medal, honoring both the clinical impact of our research and my mentorship of emerging engineers and clinicians.

Since joining the University of North Texas Health Science Center, I have continued to foster interdisciplinary collaboration, supporting research initiatives led by physicians, residents, and medical students. My collaborative efforts include measuring balance and postural stability in a wide range of populations—from clinical groups such as individuals with limb amputations, Parkinson’s disease, and autism, to specialized cohorts like ballerinas. These studies provide data-driven insights that inform targeted interventions and contribute to improved quality of life across diverse communities.

As an adjunct professor in the Department of Biomedical Engineering at the University of North Texas, I promote cross-disciplinary learning by pairing engineering and medical students to co-develop translational projects that address real-world clinical needs through technical innovation

More recently, my research has expanded to include the study of balance and fall risk in older adults. In response to the lack of routine balance assessments during the COVID-19 pandemic, I launched a pilot program to collect postural stability data in university clinics. Funded by the A2 Consortium, this initiative now focuses on older adults at risk of cognitive and physical decline. Building on this foundation, my current work leverages advanced analytics to assess balance and performance across broader populations.