Hsin Huei Chen
4th Year Mechanical Engineering Student at Cornell University
Cornell University
Biography
Hsin Huei Chen is an undergrad researcher at the Nelly Andarawis-Puri Lab. Her research interests include biomechanics, mechanical design, and medical devices. At the NAP Lab, she is currently working on designing a 3D microtissue system to create artificial tendon, which can be used to conduct mechanical testing and elucidating cell matrix interactions during tendon healing.
Outside of the lab, you can find her in the machine shop fabricating parts for her project team, Cornell Autonomous Sailboat or practicing diabolo (Chinese yoyo) with her team, the Pro-Yos.
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Education
BSc in Mechanical Engineering, 2022
Cornell University
Experience
Undergraduate Researcher
Responsibilities include:
- Designed and modelled soft pneumatic actuator sleeve for heart failure with preserved enjection fraction using Solidworks and Abaqus
- Presented work at 2021 Biomedical Engineering Society Annual Conference
Undergraduate Researcher
Responsibilities include:
- Implementing machine learning (random forest) to detect and remove noisy data from EEG signals
Undergraduate Researcher
Responsibilities include:
- Image Analysis
- 3D modelling and design (Fusion 360)
Spring 2021 Semester funded by Cornell Engineering Learning Intiative Award Fall 2021 Semester funded by Cornell Engineering Learning Intiative Award
Undergraduate Researcher
Responsibilities include:
- Updating vacuum database using IgorPro
- Designing vaccum void models using Autodesk Inventor
Projects
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I worked with another student to design a 3D cell-matrix strain device in AutoCAD. The device characterized the local micromechanical environment of tendon cells after cyclic loading. Simulating chronic tissue overuse, this ultimately provides insight into clinically relevant mechanisms facilitating effective tendon repair.
Mechanical flower for hydration reminder
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A desktop fixture that changes color + movement based on the song currently being played.
Budget $15
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Used Fusion 360 to replicate Reuleaux’s C3
Four bar linkages in general can convert rotational motion to reciprocating motion, convert reciprocating motion to rotational motion, constrain motion, and magnify force. In the case of C3, the rotational motion of the handle converts the back shorter vertical bar to a reciprocating motion.
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For Mechancial Synthesis (MAE 2250) we had an original design project where the prompt was something for a hobby we wouldn’t try. My partner and I decided to create something that would simplify the set up for practicing and performing with the guzheng.
MAE 2250 Waterpump Project
2250 Machine Training
A 3D printed casing for the LiDAR sensor needed to be designed to allow two servos to rotate in the XY and YZ directions.
Using an angle grinder, a large sheet of aluminum was angle grinded into the keel of our sailboat.
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Designed and fabricated platform for 3D tendon construct
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Publications, Presentations, and Abstracts
- Marvin JC, Liu EJ, Chatterjee M, Chen HH, & Andarawis-Puri N. “MRL/MpJ Tendon-Derived Provisional Extracellular Matrix and Secretome Combined Stimulate Canonical Healing Tendon Cells Toward Regenerative Healing.” In Preparation
- Chen HH, Marvin JC, & Andarawis-Puri N. Designing a 3D Artificial Tendon Microtissue to Elucidate Cell-Matrix Interactions Underlying Scarless Tendon Healing. Annual Cornell Undergraduate Research Board Fall Forum. Ithaca, NY, December 2021. Poster.
- Chen HH, Rosalia L, Fan Y, Roche ET. Finite Element Modelling of a Soft Robotic Sleeve to Enhance Diastolic Function for Heart Failure. 2021 Annual Biomedical Engineering Society Meeting. Orlando, FL, October 2021. Poster.
- Marvin JC, Liu EJ, Chen HH, Rebecca Bell, Andarawis-Puri N. MRL/MpJ Tendon-Derived Extracellular Matrix and Secretome Modulate Canonical Healing Tendon Cells Toward Regenerative Behavior. 29th European Orthopaedic Research Society Annual Meeting. Rome, Italy (Hybrid), September 2021. Podium.
- Marvin JC, Liu EJ, Chen HH, Andarawis-Puri N. MRL/MpJ Tendon-Derived Extracellular Matrix and Secretome Modulate Canonical Healing Tendon Cells Toward Regenerative Behavior. 66th Orthopaedic Research Society Annual Meeting. Long Beach, CA (Virtual due to COVID-19 Pandemic), February 2021. Podium.
- Bell R, Suri H, Maloney E, Chen HH, Andarawis-Puri N. Post-Fatigue Injury Increase in Glycosaminoglycan Content is Associated with a Reparative Outcome from Subsequent Therapeutic Exercise. 66th Orthopaedic Research Society Annual Meeting. Long Beach, CA (Virtual due to COVID-19 Pandemic), February 2021. Podium.