Corey Fucetola, PhD, Assistant Research Professor

Corey received degrees in Mathematics (S.B.) and Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (S.B., M.E., Ph.D.) from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), where he continued with joint postdoctoral (Associate, Fellow, Research Scientist) activities in Aero/Astro and the Research Laboratory of Electronics by building cubic-centimeter propulsion system flight hardware for cubesats and studying methods to thin and assemble semiconductor materials under 0.001″ thick, respectively. Afterward he led major renovations of MIT’s Thin-film Deposition Laboratory in the Materials Research Laboratory (MRL) while managing the MRL X-ray Diffraction Laboratory before joining Tufts Biomedical Engineering department in 2021 to pursue research in 3D Heterogeneous Integration of devices that combine silicon with biological materials.

  https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8657-8537

Jeff Neale

My name is Jeffrey Neale, I received my bachelor degree in biochemistry from the University of New Hampshire. At UNH I worked studying the evolution and function of the neuroendocrine system of sea lamprey. After graduation I worked at Excelimune developing recombinant human polyclonal antibodies against infections disease. Currently I’m employed at Cell Signaling Technologies, working in Antibody Manufacturing. Outside of the lab, I enjoy triathlons, coaching a competitive junior Olympic gymnastics team, surfing, and sailing.

Yumeng Chen

Yumeng Chen is a master’s student who graduated from Capital Medical University and Beijing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics. She has interned at Beijing Hospital and Sanofi, devoting herself to researching the integration of hardware devices and software. She has designed an Arduino-based ECG acquisition system, utilized convolutional neural networks for image classification, and investigated the quality testing standards of ECMO systems. She has proposed daily quality control testing solutions involving analyzing technical standards, designing signal acquisition systems, developing filtering algorithms, and utilizing image processing techniques to provide technical support for quality control testing specifications.

Justin Wang, BME ’24

Justin Wang is currently an undergraduate student in the School of Engineering at Tufts University, pursuing a degree in Biomedical Engineering. His current research interests are multifaceted, but primarily focus on bio-microelectricalmechanical systems and their applications to cardiac tissue engineering. Beyond research, Justin is also an avid sci-fi nerd, enjoys video games like Valorant and Destiny, and spends a decent chunk of time in the makerspace for 3D printing and laser cutting!

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Julian Han, BME ’25

Julian Han is an undergraduate student on the pre-medicine track at Tufts University pursuing a degree in Biomedical Engineering. His current research interests mainly involve fabricating microscopic electrode arrays and their potential for organ-on-a-chip microfluidics devices. Outside of classes and the Timko Lab, Julian works as a medical scribe at Sheth-Horsley Eye Center, volunteers with the Tufts Cancer Outreach Club, and keeps bees in his backyard. In his free time, Julian plays cello and enjoys spending time outdoors hiking, rock climbing, and skiing.

Nadia La, BME ’25

Nadia La is an undergraduate student pursuing a degree in Biomedical Engineering at Tufts University. Her current research project involves optimizing the growth of nanowires at lower temperatures for plastic films. Outside of the lab, Nadia is working on growing her plant collection.

Amanda Lee, BME ’26

Amanda Lee is a second-year undergraduate student studying Biomedical Engineering with a Minor in English. She is passionate in studying women’s reproductive health and diseases, as well as promoting diversity in STEM. Outside of academics, she spends her time reading classics, crocheting, and playing the flute in the Tufts University Pep Band.