Artur Smiechowski's Portfolio

Pediatric Surgical VR Headset Adapter

A 3D printable and sterilizable insert for Oculus headset use by children in the operating room, to help reduce the stress and fear children might experience pre-op. Made to fit multiple O2 mask sizes without interfering with surgery.

Tissue Adhering PVA Cardiac Patches

PVA patches applied to the heart after infarction. Meant to assist in remodelling without scarring. Tissue adhering on one side so as to not be attached with sutures but not stick to the pericardial sac.

Alginate-Pluronic Self Healing Hybrid Gels

Shear thinning Alginate-Pluronic hybrid gels. Intended for injection at a wound site since shear thinning. Due to the incorporation of pluronic the gel mechanically crosslinks and thermogels, healing and gelating after injection.

In this course I created a number of different simulated robots and used several methods of evolution to improve their fitness at a given task.

The final project for my Biosesning and Signals course. Using machine learning I created and trained a system to read muscle contractions in the forearm via EMG and classify it as a rock, paper, or scissors gesture.

BioFET Microfluidic Testing Jig

As a CAPSTONE project for Global Foundries I developed atestting rig for running microflows of biofluids over BioFETS. The design is quick to set up, opticaly accessible for use at a probe station, easy to manufacture, and capable of containing potentially hazardous biofluids.

Bioprinted Patches

As a final project for a Biomdical Engineering Lab class I designed and created different hydrogel patches on a 3D bioprinter. The mechanical integrity of composite patches with normal and hybrid gels was tested in shear vs just homogenous gels.

A costume piece that utilizes CMU PocketSphinx on a Raspberry Pi 3 with a throat mic in order to transcribe speech to a custom LED matrix in real time.

Lab Equipment Restoration

Most of my home lab equipment is either homemade or restored. Pictured here is a Stormer Viscosimeter I repaired and restored!

Cellular Agriculture

I'm a founding member of UVM's Cellular Agriculture Club. A group focused on researching and educating on cellular agriculture and culutred meats.

CS Crew

I've been a long term member of the UVM CS Crew, a club for computer scientists and computer science enthusiasts.

Game Dev

I'm a founding member of UVM's Game Development Club and the interim treasurer. I mostly advise with design decisions. I've been working on a couple of small puzzle game prototypes recently

FRC Mentor

From time to time I return to FRC team 2370 as a mentor, helping with controls code and electronics.

WonderFeet Science Communication Events

WonderFeet is a children's science museum in Rutland. Over the years I've volunteered for them as a teacher and host for special events. I helped kids with simple science experiments and demonstrations.