Khushil Shah, biomedical engineering at UNC-Chapel Hill

Designing for the future of human health.

I’m interested in biomedical innovation that turns an early idea into a practical system. My work starts with building something useful and continues through careful testing.

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FocusMedical devices + bioelectronics
ApproachBuild and test, then revise
Based atUNC-Chapel Hill
Khushil Shah

Khushil Shah

Biomedical Engineering at UNC-Chapel Hill

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About me

What I’m interested in right now.

I’m drawn to engineering problems where biology meets sensing and device design. My work has ranged from rehabilitation technology and neural stimulation to nanomedicine and biosensors. CAD and early-stage product strategy also shape how I approach a problem. I try to connect careful technical work with the people who will use it in a lab or clinic.
Education UNC-Chapel Hill
Biomedical Engineering
Expected graduation: 2028
Areas of interest
  • Medical device design and bioelectronics
  • Rehabilitation and wearable sensing
  • Neural engineering
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01

Research & experimentation

My lab work includes calcium imaging with microfabrication, plus particle characterization and biosensor validation. Structured experiments tie the work together.

02

Device & digital prototyping

I use CAD and computer vision to prototype quickly. Movement tracking helps me answer focused technical questions.

03

Translation & strategy

I use technical literature and competitive analysis to understand a market. Workflow design and product positioning shape the response.

Selected work

Selected projects from research and product work.

FlexTrace hand movement tracking interface
Project 01 Rehabilitation Engineering

FlexTrace

Exploring how hand recovery after surgery can be measured more consistently outside the clinic. I moved from an early wearable-glove concept toward a webcam-guided movement assessment experience for structured checks of wrist mobility and fine hand movement. The goal is to make repeatable at-home assessment possible without adding specialized hardware or a complicated setup.

Computer Vision Rehabilitation Movement Tracking Product Design
My roleConcept development + prototyping
Current focusClinically useful movement metrics
Vialitic clinical trial lead generation interface
Project 02 Startup / Product Strategy

Vialitic

Exploring how new clinical-trial activity can be translated into usable sales intelligence for life-science companies. The workflow identifies product needs and enriches relevant contacts. The result is a more actionable lead pipeline. I focused on making each output connect to a concrete commercial question rather than simply presenting a larger volume of data.

Health Data Workflow Design Commercialization Startup
My roleProduct thinking + positioning
SystemTrial data becomes a qualified lead
3D-printed LVAD assistive grabbing device prototype
Project 03 UNC Interprofessional Design-a-thon

LVAD Assistive Grabber

At the UNC Interprofessional Design-a-thon, I worked with clinical stakeholders to address an everyday challenge faced by patients living with an LVAD system. I translated that need into requirements for an assistive grabbing device and led rapid prototyping using CAD and 3D printing. Feedback from the clinical team guided changes to the fit and function of the prototype.

Assistive Design LVAD Care CAD 3D Printing
My roleRapid prototyping lead
Design inputClinical stakeholder feedback
Project 04

Gene-Free Neuromodulation

Bai Lab at UNC Biomedical Engineering

Researching silicon nanowire systems for optical neural stimulation without requiring genetic modification.

I prepare and transfer nanowires, then use calcium imaging to test stimulation parameters. I analyze neuronal activation to understand the response. The broader technical question is how a material interface can produce precise stimulation while avoiding more invasive biological modification.

Bioelectronics Calcium Imaging Neural Stimulation
Project 05

Carolina Instruments

Product Development / Engineering Strategy

Evaluated emerging biomedical technologies from both a technical and adoption standpoint.

I studied the competitive landscape and market size. I also looked at customer segments and workflow barriers, then mapped the validation work needed for product positioning. The findings clarified product direction and validation priorities. Adoption strategy followed from those decisions.

Medtech Market Analysis Adoption
Project 06

NSF PARCS-HBCU Research

JSNN at NC A&T State University

Worked across nanoparticle drug delivery and biosensor development.

I functionalized milk-derived extracellular vesicles using click chemistry. Particle characterization covered DLS and NTA, with zeta potential as another measurement. I also supported a hydrogel/DNAzyme cadmium biosensor. The experience strengthened my ability to move between wet-lab protocols and quantitative characterization while keeping device-level questions in view.

Nanomedicine Drug Delivery Biosensors
CAD work

CAD models from coursework and research projects.

Multi-part endotracheal tube CAD assembly
CAD 01 / Onshape

Endotracheal Tube Assembly

Multi-component airway device model developed as an assembled CAD system with several interacting parts.

Inhaler and spacer CAD assembly
CAD 02 / Onshape

Inhaler + Spacer Assembly

Full inhaler and spacer assembly modeled in Onshape to study component fit within a complete assembly.

PDMS mold CAD model for research
CAD 03 / Fusion 360

PDMS Research Mold

Fusion 360 mold design developed for research use, with repeated channel features for PDMS fabrication.

Process

How I work through a technical problem.

01

Understand

Start with the user and the system. Then define the constraint that matters and decide how to measure it.

02

Build

Create the simplest useful prototype that can answer the current technical question.

03

Test

Collect data and look for failure points. Use the result to check the assumptions.

04

Iterate

Change the design based on what the experiment or user feedback actually shows.

Technical toolkit

Tools from my research and prototyping work.

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Design & digital prototyping

  • Onshape
  • Fusion 360
  • Computer vision
  • Prototype development
02

Bioelectronics & fabrication

  • Calcium imaging
  • Photolithography
  • Transfer printing
  • Silicon nanowires
  • Biosensor validation
03

Nanomedicine & characterization

  • Dynamic light scattering
  • Nanoparticle tracking analysis
  • Zeta potential
  • Click chemistry
04

Research & product strategy

  • Experimental design
  • Technical literature review
  • Market and competitor analysis
  • Workflow and product positioning
Contact

Let’s connect.

The best way to reach me about engineering, research, or project opportunities is by email or LinkedIn.

Email
khushilshah06@gmail.com
LinkedIn
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Location
Chapel Hill, North Carolina