Undergraduate Thesis
Wearable Therapeutic Device Design
Designed a vibration-based device for post-stroke rehabilitation. Achieved 10–25% reduction in motor control errors across 9 participants.
View Case StudyBioengineering MEng Candidate at UC Berkeley | Medical Device Design & Innovation
Karisma Vyas
Bridging the gap between engineering and healthcare through adaptive design, biomaterials research, and prosthetic innovation.
Profile
Academic Background
With a foundation in Biosystems Engineering and a specialization in Biomedical applications, I focus on creating accessible healthcare solutions.
From wearable therapeutic devices to prosthetic manufacturing optimization, my work is driven by user-centric design and rigorous engineering analysis.
Master of Engineering - General Bioengineering
B.Sc. in Biosystems Engineering - Biomedical Specialization
Technical Expertise
- Python
- MATLAB
- SolidWorks
- AutoCAD
- Fusion 360
- Biomaterials Synthesis
- Infection Detection
Engineering & Research
Selected projects in medical devices, prosthetics, and rehabilitation technology.
Anderson Orthopedics
Transtibial Prosthetic Manufacturing
Optimized socket workflows using 3D scanning and CAD, reducing hands-on labor by 22% and production time by up to 26%.
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Starkey Collaboration
Transforming Hearing Aid Technology
Iterative redesign to enhance usability and social acceptance. Integrated Arduino sensors for acoustic signal analysis.
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May 2024 – Aug 2024
May 2024 – Aug 2024
Research Student
Health Sciences Centre Winnipeg, MBAnalyzed adaptive bicycle system datasets to identify design limitations for children with disabilities.
May 2023 – Aug 2023
May 2023 – Aug 2023
Research Student
Biomaterials Synthesis Engineering Lab Winnipeg, MBFabricated electrospun nanofibrous membranes for infection detection; conducted antibacterial testing against MRSA and E. coli.
Summer 2021 & 2022
Summer 2021 & 2022
Environmental Engineering Intern
Vale Thompson, MBMonitored water chemistry across 14 sites and coordinated bridge installation projects.
Get in Touch
Currently based in Berkeley, CA. Open to opportunities in bioengineering and medical device design.
kvyas1302@gmail.com