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Hannah Mae Ullinger

Interests: Woundcare, patient-rehabilitation & healthcare in general! Outside of school, I like to paint, hike, and juice various fruits and vegetables 

Current Project: Quantification of Planter Pressure Wounds in Type 2 Diabetic Patients

Project Description: Investigating the relationship between diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs) and plantar pressure. 

Fun Fact:  I once competed in a Redbull ocean lifegaurding tournament!

Senior Biomedical Engineering Student 

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Emily Marie Coulter

Senior Biomedical Engineering Student 

Interests: I am interested in medical devices, specifically electrophysiology.  Outside of school, I enjoy running, traveling, and days at the lake!

Current Project:  The Baby Bottle Project

Project Description:  The goal of our project is to design a vented baby bottle that will minimize pressure buildup, allowing for consistent milk flow, while being easy to use and clean. 

Fun Fact:  I ran my first half marathon in Greenville last semester!

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Noelle Elise Pall

Senior Biomedical Engineering Student 

Interests:  I am interested in prosthetics and orthotics! Outside of school, I enjoy live music, running, and cooking! 

Current Project: Quantification of Planter Pressure Wounds in Type 2 Diabetic Patients

Project Description: Investigating the relationship between diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs) and plantar pressure. 

Fun Fact:   I am learning to play the guitar!

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William Robert Wangard 

Senior Biomedical Engineering Student 

Interests: Design of orthopaedic and cardiovascular medical devices. In my free time I enjoy golf and going to concerts.

Current Project:  Tourniquet Validation Testing Device

Project Description:  Creating a device that tests the effectiveness and efficacy of tourniquets.

Fun Fact:   I have played piano since I was 6!

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Senior Biomedical Engineering Student 

Interests:  Club rowing team, cycling, soccer, and drawing

Current Project: Tourniquet Validation Testing Device

Project Description: Creating a device that tests the effectiveness and efficacy of tourniquets.

Fun Fact:  I am a huge fan of the Lord of the Rings series

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Corynn Green

Senior Biomedical Engineering Student 

Interests: Concerts, lacrosse, hiking, boating

Current Project:  Miliken Project

Project Description:  To evaluate interfacial pressure (IP) distributions around a simulated wound with the presence of different primary wound dressings to improve patient comfort and the healing process.

Fun Fact: Previously attended NC State University, go Wolfpack! 

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Eryn Robertson

Senior Biomedical Engineering Student 

Interests: Biomechanics, orthopedics, medicine, and triathlons

Current Project: Novel Indexed Variable-Constraint Total Elbow Arthroplasty 

Project Description: Designing a novel total locking elbow implant to improve conventional range of motion and improve functional independence.

Fun Fact: I have a dog named Doug!

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Avery Brown 

Junior Biomedical Engineering Student 

Interests: Biomedical device research and design, clinical care, computer modeling

Current Project:  Magnetic Locking Elbow

Project Description: Design and Test a novel total elbow replacement that utilizes magnets to lock in different positions.

Fun Fact: I studied abroad and completed research with Georgia Tech this past summer.

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Josiah Black

Senior Biomedical Engineering Student 

Interests: On the Clemson rugby team

Current Project: Development of a tourniquet testing fixture

Project Description: We are developing a testing fixture that tests the efficacy of tourniquets based on the tension inside the tourniquet. This is done through springs and a robust device design.

Fun Fact:  I love raspberries

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Ashton Jenkins

Senior Biomedical Engineering Student 

Interests: Orthopaedics, Biomechanics, Prosthetics

Current Project:  Magnetic Locking Elbow

Project Description: Designing and creating a magnetic locking elbow implant to be used in Total Elbow Arthroscopies.

Fun Fact: I live on a farm with cows, donkeys, goats, and chickens!

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Gabriella White

Senior Biomedical Engineering Student 

Interests: Orthopaedics, Medical Device Design & Development, Prosthetics

Current Project: Locking Elbow

Project Description: Researching and designing a new total elbow replacement (TER) that is a hybrid of constrained and unconstrained models, including the ability to lock at different positions for improved activities of daily living (ADL).

Fun Fact: I am on the rowing team!

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Ashton Jenkins

Senior Biomedical Engineering Student 

Interests: Orthopaedics, Biomechanics, Prosthetics

Current Project:  Magnetic Locking Elbow

Project Description: Designing and creating a magnetic locking elbow implant to be used in Total Elbow Arthroscopies.

Fun Fact: I live on a farm with cows, donkeys, goats, and chickens!

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Anna Grace Tabor

Sophomore Biomedical Engineering Student 

Interests: Dentistry, art, biomedical research, dental technology, medical device design, and exploring the intersection of art, engineering, science, and healthcare.

Current Project: Motorized Pallet Expander

Project Description: I am working on a research project focused on the development and testing of a motorized rapid palatal expander. Our team is exploring how controlled, automated activation could be incorporated into a traditional expansion device. My work includes researching orthodontic expansion forces and activation protocols, evaluating potential motor designs, developing methods for testing expansion and force delivery, and considering practical factors such as moisture exposure, oral bacteria, patient safety, and emergency override mechanisms. The overall project aims to investigate how automation could improve the control and consistency of palatal expansion

Fun Fact: I love creating art and working with mixed media! I’m also scuba diving certified!

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Ethan Fortgang

Senior Biomedical Engineering Student 

Interests: Personal fitness, sports, hiking, medical device design

Current Project:  Facemask Test Rig

Project Description: This project measures and analyzes plantar pressures in patients with type 2 diabetes to identify how localized loading at ulcer sites impacts wound progression and healing.

Fun Fact: I have been to 46 states

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Josi May

Sophomore Biomedical Engineering Student 

Interests: Orthopedics and healthcare and outside of school I enjoy anything crafty, crochet, and dance

Current Project: Comfort Orthotics

Project Description: Investigation of the relationship between pressure gradients and comfort for orthotic related materials

Fun Fact: My dad is deaf and I am fluent in American Sign Language!

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Emma Palmisano

Senior Biomedical Engineering Student 

Interests: In school, I'm interested in medical device design. Outside of school, I enjoy running, traveling and trying new foods!

Current Project: Tourniquet Usability 

Project Description: Partnering with a local medical device company to conduct usability testing and communicate those results in a manuscript.

Fun Fact: I ran my first half-marathon this summer!

Email Dr. DesJardins:

jdesjar@clemson.edu

Find us: 

503 Rhodes Research Center, Clemson, SC

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