B.S. Graduates

2023-24 Senior Design Projects

• Aire

  Luke Chamberlin, Asher Lal, Javier Mayorga-Kintanar, Wade Rianda, Alex Senderov

  More than 60% of U.S. adults who use e-cigarettes are looking to quit. However, this is difficult due to nicotine’s addictive nature and the habit-forming aspect of vapor inhalation. Aire is a water-based vape alternative that enables users to gradually reduce their nicotine intake while mimicking the satisfaction of a traditional e-cigarette. Aerosolization via ultrasonic vibration allows our device to eliminate the harmful byproducts created by heating oil-based e-liquids and enables our e-liquid to be composed of 95% water. Aire empowers individuals to take control of their lung health on their journey to nicotine cessation.

• Vascular-Friendly Hemostat

  Andrew Bliss, Silene Reyes, Hannah Sanchez, Luke Silva, Manny Spanos

  Hemostasis is crucial in every surgical procedure, and a key factor in maintaining a clear surgical field and healthy patient. Existing solutions, such as hemostatic forceps, are bulky and large, blocking line-of-sight and damaging the vessels they clamp. To address these issues, we developed a novel detachable hemostatic clip which minimizes vascular stress and maintains a small profile. Our innovative solution integrates with existing forceps and has demonstrated maintained hemostasis while improving on the shortcomings of conventional hemostats. We believe that our device will improve the surgical workflow in a variety of operations and ultimately improve patient outcomes.

• Dreamflow Technologies: ApneAware

  Isha Arora, Calista Brady, Samantha Symons, Emma Taigounov, Megan Yeh

  Sleep apnea affects one billion people worldwide, leading to obstructed breathing during sleep and an increased risk of life-threatening diseases. The gold standard treatment, the continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine, is notorious for its bulkiness, discomfort and low patient compliance. Our product, ApneAware, is a battery-powered, portable CPAP accessory, compatible with any CPAP model, that alleviates complaints regarding mask discomfort and noise levels. Using a microphone and algorithm, the device senses when the user is experiencing an apnea. Accordingly, the mask seals to the user’s face and the device provides positive airway pressure only when patients are actively having a sleep apnea episode.