Megha Agrawal

Working on developing computational models for wrist biomechanics to understand the movement and positioning of carpal bones.

Taught and graded across four engineering courses, CPSY 1591, ENGN 1001, ENGN 1000, ENGN 0090, supporting student learning in instrumentation and design.
Supported students in ideating, debugging, and carrying out their independent research projects related to 3D vision perception.
Configured a haploscope for stereovision experimentation in order to measure depth perception, texture, shape, shading, etc.
Facilitate office hours, guide 20+ students in engineering design for capstone, promote teamwork and data-driven problem-solving.

Eleven-month internship applying data science methods within this global healthcare company.
Analyzed bioinformatics datasets using Python and Power BI to improve and optimize Abbott Nutrition R&D products and development and performance metrics under GMP compliance frameworks for Abbott Nutrition products.
Developed AI chatbot and predictive model for supply chain optimization, improving efficiency & cross-functional data integration.

Provided 100+ students with job search and resume help, and led staff development activities

Analyzed 80+ biological samples using Zeiss microscopy and MATLAB imaging for quantitative bioinformatics analysis.
Developed a VGG-based machine learning model for biomedical image annotation, segmentation, and differentiation projection, improving the efficiency of data analysis, and mentored underclassmen in data workflows and imaging techniques.

Conducted education research by redesigning bioinstrumentation lab curriculum and materials using human-centered design and participatory methods to enhance student engagement and data literacy for over 50 students per semester.
Utilized participatory action research and the application of entrepreneurial mindset to improve the sense of belonging.

Taught an introduction to engineering seminar, ENGN 100, for 25 plus incoming bioengineering students and promoting design thinking.

Detected cancer cells in tumor-induced mice by performing cell subcultures and synthesizing gold nanorod particles.
Designed photoacoustic and ultrasound molecular imaging systems by integrating nanoparticle contrast agents and acoustic reporter genes with mechanophores and photoacoustic imaging for finding cell viability in anaerobic environment.
Developed injectable nanoscale mechanophore particles with ultrasound sensitivity in HIFU which generates ROS.

Twenty months of fast-paced, people-first service work alongside full-time research and coursework.

Hands-on roles spanning biomedical equipment repair, mental health care, urban ecology research, biostatistics, and sustainable construction materials in New Delhi, India.