There is a need for a way to non-invasively collect exhaled breath vapor from mechanically ventilated postoperative patients for clinician use in an intensive care unit in order to enable early detection and identification of those at risk of postoperative respiratory failure. Our team developed and executed a breath collection device that to allow clinicians to perform safe, integrated, portable and reliable breath sampling from mechanical ventilated postoperative patients. 

Developed during the 12th UC Davis BMES Make-A-Thon, Hemo-Swap is a specialized device prototype focused on precise fluid handling and mechanical integration. The core of the project involved engineering a purely mechanical rotating test tube fixture, driven by a custom ratchet and pawl assembly to facilitate controlled, step-wise actuation.

To ensure smooth and reliable operation without the use of electronics, our team relied heavily on rapid prototyping to iteratively test the mechanism and resolve complex physical binding issues. For our successful execution and demonstration of optimal feature deployment throughout the development cycle, our team was honored with the Autodesk Award.

A fully manufactured optical and mechanical microscope system built by interpreting detailed engineering specifications. It was constructed entirely in-house using precision machining equipment, including CNC mills, CNC lathes, and drill presses, to fabricate the physical components. The final assembly ranked 1st out of the entire Biomedical Engineering class for the BIM 107 Manufacturing Processes course, winning the competition for "best overall microscope and image." 

A portable, off-grid window fan system that pulls in fresh air and pushes out hot air simultaneously. It uses a step-up converter to run powerful 12V computer fans off a standard USB power bank, which is kept continuously charged by a portable solar panel. The entire unit sits securely in the window track using a custom friction-fit frame, requiring no permanent mounting hardware. 

A custom 3D-printed, wall-mounted storage rack designed to vertically organize three controllers and a pair of headphones. 

A custom 3D-printed wall mount featuring internal dividers to securely organize multiple media remotes and small devices.