Ashwin is a senior majoring in Bioengineering: Biotechnology. In addition to his senior design project, Ashwin works as an undergraduate researcher in UCSD Health where he conducts research on radiation treatments for hepatocellular carcinoma. After graduation, Ashwin will be attending the University of Illinois College of Medicine where he will be working towards his Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) degree.
Through his involvement in this senior design project, Ashwin was able to gain experience with a multidisciplinary and highly collaborative engineering project. On top of this, Ashwin gained experience with 3D cell culture and z-stack imaging, valuable techniques in scientific research. More importantly, Ashwin appreciates the autonomy and level of support offered by Dr. Fraley and Kevin Chen.