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Hi! I'm Cassia

Electrical Engineering B.S. & Human Biology B.S.

I build things that bridge biology and technology. My work focuses on brain-computer interfaces, analog/mixed-signal circuit design, and creating inclusive neurotechnology. I also enjoy exploring education, wearable systems, and the beauty of elegant engineering.

About Me
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I’m a recent graduate from UC San Diego, where I pursued a double major in Electrical Engineering and Human Biology. My academic and project work has focused on bridging the gap between cutting-edge technology and human health—ranging from implantable neurostimulators for treating drug-resistant epilepsy to developing an educational brain-computer interface (BCI) kit designed to introduce children to neurotechnology in an accessible, hands-on way.

What drives me is the belief that innovation should be inclusive. I’m passionate about translating research into tools that create real-world impact. Whether it's designing devices for patients with limited mobility or building platforms that demystify science for the next generation, I care deeply about making advanced technologies both useful and empowering for everyone.

As I move forward, I’m looking for opportunities where I can combine my technical background, collaborative mindset, and commitment to equity to build solutions that actually improve lives.
Featured Projects
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Zinc-Based Wearable Electrodes

Characterized dry electrodes for EMG using EIS and human studies; first-author IEEE EMBC 2024 paper.

electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (eis)
manufacturing
computer aided design (cad)
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Neurostimulation ASIC

Designed and simulated analog/mixed-signal circuits for a neural implant focused on treating drug-resistant epilepsy.

asic design
neurotechnology
analog design
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BCI Buddy: An educational BCI Kit

A hands-on neurotechnology kit designed to teach children the fundamentals of brain-computer interfaces.

pcb design
neurotechnology
frontend development
education
wearable devices
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EMG-Controlled Mouse (aka aeromus)

An award-winning neurotech project using tripolar concentric electrodes for high-resolution control interfaces.

neurotechnology
wearable devices
electromyograpahy (emg)
manufacturing
signal processing
Fun Hobbies
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Team Sports

When I'm not focused on my main work, you'll often find me on the court or field, playing basketball, volleyball, and flag football. I really appreciate the chance to get out in the fresh air and enjoy the teamwork and strategic thinking these games demand.

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Making my life more efficient

A significant chunk of my free time is dedicated to my personal mission to make life just a little bit more efficient. This usually involves tinkering with Arduinos to automate tasks. Who doesn't love a good gadget that does things for you? Even if the building process sometimes takes way longer than just buying a store-bought solution – but hey, that's the fun part! I also love playing with web design to organize information beautifully, really enjoying the process of building practical solutions.

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Woodworking

Recently, I've also taken up woodworking – or as much as you truly can 'take up woodworking' in a 3rd-story apartment! I spend days drawing out designs and finding cool ways to transform objects into clever pieces that solve things I find slightly annoying. I've recently designed a coffee table that conveniently expands into a dining table for small spaces (because magic, basically), and even built a smart platform that activates a light by our cat's litter box (which, full disclosure, eventually got replaced by a $7 Amazon purchase because it looked better and we needed the Arduino for something else).

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Notion Systems

And as anyone who has met me will tell you, I'm a tad obsessed with Notion. It's not just for basic organization; I've built complex systems to track everything from our shopping and grocery lists to managing tasks, organizing notes and projects, and even curating lists of places to explore. It's my digital brain, keeping chaos at bay (mostly).

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Cat Cuddles

Of course, no day is complete without some dedicated playtime or cuddles with our cat. Surprisingly Nibble (or Nibby for short) likes going for walks and playing fetch.

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