Developing a Translaminar Pressure Device

3D design screenshot of a pressure chamber component.

Develop a translaminar pressure device for glaucoma research.

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Project description

In this project, students will perform designing and developing a compact translaminar pressure device for glaucoma research. Students will work on bioinstrumentation tasks, such as 3D printing and designing, machining, circuits and signal processing, sensors, and analyze various datasets. 

Project outcome

Students will present findings as a poster and/or publish in a journal.

Learning outcomes

Students will develop hardware and software skills in biomedical instrumentation.

Project details

Timing, eligibility and other details
Length of commitment Year-long; 10-12 months
Start time Spring
In-person, remote, or hybrid? In-Person
Level of collaboration Small group project (2-3 students)
Benefits Potential academic credit 
Who is eligible Sophomores and juniors with background knowledge in programming, circuits, signals and systems, 3D printing, and machining.

Project mentor

Jungeun Won

Assistant Professor of Research

Biomedical Engineering

Phone: (716) 645-4497

Email: jungeunw@buffalo.edu

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Preparation activities

The specific preparation activities for this project will be customized through discussions between you and your project mentor. Please be sure to ask them for the instructions to complete the required preparation activities.

Keywords

engineering, instrumentation, biomedical, electrical, mechanical, technology, health