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I am a problem solver and that is my biggest strength. I love to analyze difficult research problems and to tackle technical problems hands-on through a data driven, experimental approach. Using these skills, I aspire to contribute to the field of wearables and soft robotics by leveraging my research experience in surgical robotics, micro-fluidics and optical sensing. I seek opportunities at companies where I can leverage my experience to develop state of the art soft devices.
Research Focus
Developing multimodal soft sensors and haptic feedback systems to improve the safety and efficacy of robotic minimally invasive surgeries. Currently collaborating with surgeons at Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Harvard Medical School to validate sensors through ex vivo and in vivo animal testing.
Highlights
Proficient in Optics and opto-electronic devices
Specialize in Haptic feedback systems
Strong prototyping and manufacturing skills
Ability to rapidly design electromechanical systems
Interests
Surgical Robotics
Medical Devices
Bio Sensors
Microfluidics
Optical Sensing
Haptics
Soft Robotics
Wearables
Soft Skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
Ability to generate original ideas and work independently
Technical writing and ability to process complex data
Comfortable leading interdisciplinary engineering research teams
Effectively communicating in a professional manner with end users, especially surgeons
Strong presentation skills to a variety of audiences
Proven aptitude in interpreting and translating information
Ability to meet deadlines and commit to deliverables
Technical Skills
Medical Device Design
In-vitro and ex-vivo tissue simulator design
Root cause analysis of device failures in surgical environments
Programming Languages: MATLAB & Python
Surgical user interface design
Fluidic control circuits
CAD: PTC Creo, SolidWorks, & Fusion 360
Electromechanical sub-assemblies
Micro and milli-fluidic adapter design
Modeling: Abaqus FEA & Zemax OpticStudio
Finite Element Method analysis of soft polymeric medical devices
Ray tracing simulation of opto-fluidic waveguides
3D Printing: PreForm 3D (SLA) & Cura (FDM)
Molds for polymeric devices
Material testing fixtures
Manufacturing
Photolithography & plasma treatment
Cleanroom experience
Laser cutting
Soft sensor and actuator fabrication
Publications
Gerald A., McCandless M., Sheth A., Aihara H., and Russo S., "A Soft Sensor for Bleeding Detection in Colonoscopies", Advanced Intelligent Systems, 2022. *Cover Article* Link
McCandless M., Gerald A., Carroll A., Aihara H., and Russo S., "A Soft Robotic Sleeve for Safer Colonoscopy Procedures", IEEE Robotics and Automation Letters, 2021. Link
Gerald A., and Russo S., “Soft Sensing and Haptics for Medical Procedures”, Nature.com, Vol 9, Feb 2024. 86-88, Link
Gerald A., Palkawong na Ayuddhaya K., McCandless M., Hsu P., Pang J., Mankad A., Aihara H., and Russo S., “Ex Vivo Evaluation of a Soft Optical Bleeding Detection Sensor for Colonoscopy”, Under Preparation.
Videos
All Videos
All Videos
IROS 2022 Presentation Video | A Soft Robotic Haptic Feedback Glove for Colonoscopy Procedures
Arincheyan Gerald: Distinguished Summer Research Fellow
Soft Optical Sensor and Haptic Feedback System for Remote andRobot-Assisted Palpation
