Biomedical Engineer and Research Scientist
I’m Nicole, a biomedical engineer based in the Greater Boston area. My work spans wearable technology, biomechanics, and machine learning, with a focus on translating research into real-world applications.
At Delsys, Inc., I designed and developed markerless motion-tracking systems for human health and performance applications in defense and clinical environments.
Previously, I completed a research fellowship at the DEVCOM Army Research Laboratory where I collaborated with NIWC Pacific and the UIC Rehabilitation Robotics Lab to develop and implement EEG-based passive brain-computer interfaces aimed at optimizing human-exoskeleton interactions.
I completed my undergraduate and graduate degrees in Biomedical Engineering at the University of Vermont (UVM), where I worked as a research assistant in the M-Sense Research Group on research funded by the Stanford University Restore Center. During my time at UVM, I co-authored multiple research publications, assisted in teaching undergraduate courses, and participated in several entrepreneurship initiatives. In December 2022, I successfully defended my master's thesis, Developing Muscle Synergy Functions for Remote Gait Analysis (watch my thesis defense on YouTube).
I've consistently been recognized for my ability to translate complex ideas into successful projects and my commitment to excellence in research and engineering. I'm driven by interdisciplinary collaboration and the opportunity to translate innovative research into technologies that improve quality of life. You can learn more about my experience and qualifications in my resume.
Conferences:
Military Health System Research Symposium (MHSRS) (August 2024 & August 2025)
IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society (EMBC) (July 2024)
BIOMEDevice Boston (September 2023)
UVM Center for Biomedical Innovation Conference (June 2022)
UVM Senior Engineering Design Night (May 2021)
UVM Student Research Conference (May 2019, May 2020 - virtual, May 2021 - virtual)
Entrepreneurial Endeavors:
M2D2 IMPACT Accelerator Program (January 2023)
UVM Academic Research Commercialization Program (September 2022),
NSF I-Corps Regional Course (January 2022)
UVM iTrep Biomedical Technology Entrepreneurship Course (June 2021)
Achievements:
UVM SEED Student Choice Award (May 2021)
Grant winner of the UVM Center for Biomedical Innovation Pitch Competition (February 2021)