Meet the Team
Dr. Ete Chan
Dr. Ete Chan is a faculty in the Department of Biomedical Engineering at Stony Brook University. Before getting her PhD degree in Biomedical Engineering, she obtained her undergraduate degree in Health Technology with a concentration of Bioengineering. For health technology, she was particularly interested in developing 3-D printed assistive technology that can be customized for individuals (e.g., for activities of daily living (ADL) and leisure) and also rehabilitation technology (e.g., wearable health monitoring devices, augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR)). She strongly believes that these work can help improve not only the health but also the quality of life of many. In her spare time, she likes to explore the latest and coolest technology in the STEAM (STEM+Art) field.
Michael Ly
Major: Biomedical Engineering (Biomechanics and Biomaterials Track)
Minor: Filmmaking
Year: Senior
Michael Ly is an experienced biomedical engineer with a strong interest in wearable and medical devices. He has collaborated on projects spanning from organoid chamber design, EEG preprocessing, and biosensor development to community outreach programs like DIY Prosthetics and Hand in Hands. Michael aspires to improve the field of brain-computer interfaces to overall restore movement to amputees and those with congenital deformities. In his spare time, Michael enjoys watching science fiction films and experimenting in the kitchen.
Louisa Chiodo
Major: Biomedical Engineering
(Cellular and Molecular Track)
Year: Junior
Louisa is a student in the biomedical engineering program at Stony Brook University who wishes to pursue research studies at universities once she graduates. While her particular field of interest focuses more on the molecular level, her interest in helping solve human problems and prior experience with robotics got her interested in working on the Hand in Hands project. Outside of her studies, Louisa works on her own comic and pursues art through various projects and jobs.
Alvin Chung
Major: Biomedical Engineering
(Cellular and Molecular Track)
Year: Sophomore
Alvin is an undergraduate student studying biomedical engineering at Stony Brook University. He is focused on bridging the gap between technology and medicine, and dreams of using practical applications that are advanced in design and function. For him, the Hand in Hands project would allow this goal to be met. In his free time, he loves to watch TV shows and movies of all kinds, and learn Korean.
Christopher Moore
Major: Biomedical Engineering (Bioelectricity and Bioimaging Track)
Year: Sophomore
Christopher is a biomedical engineering major with the goal of becoming a physician. He is interested in the applications of computing in biomedical devices and conducts research in the Medical Instrumentation Lab at SBU. Christopher enjoys flying drones, playing video games, and learning new piano pieces in his free time.
Lori Saxena
Major: Biology and Journalism
Year: Freshman
Lori is a first-year biology and journalism major at Stony Brook University. She is dedicated to serving the SBU community through reliable and trustworthy local journalism, and is interested in bridging the gap between scientists and the general public. Lori is a gemini, and in her free time, enjoys listening to music and trying new foods.
Nathan Zou
Major: Biomedical Engineering
(Cellular and Molecular Track)
Year: Sophomore
Nathan is a biomedical engineering major on the pre med track. He is interested in the applications of computing in biomedical devices to help those with disabilities and health problems which got him interested in Hand in Hands. In his free time, Nathan enjoys mountain biking, working out, and watching sports.
Elpida Manolas
Major: Biomedical Engineering (Biomechanics & Biomaterials Track)
Year: Junior
Elpida is a Biomedical Engineering student with great interest in biotechnology and its usage in medicine. She has worked on projects studying the effects of low intensity vibrations on cell proliferation, and is now a part of Helping Hands as well as DIY Prosthetics. Elpida hopes to expand her knowledge on biomedical technology with the help of these projects, along with learning new ways to help people in need with the use of biotechnology! Elpida enjoys playing the guitar, skateboarding, and traveling in her free time!