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Emerald Empire (Kodak)

Factors Affecting Pd/C Catalyst Lifespan in a Continuous Reactor Presented by Emerald Empire: Courtney Palmeri, Jensen Sminchak, Lorraine Tshamekang Department of Chemical & Sustainability Engineering, University of Rochester Introduction Kodak produces…

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C-Posture Patient Positioner

The C-Posture Patient Positioner is an ergonomic cervicothoracic device that enhances the comfort of cesarean section patients while enabling rapid airway access and positioning adjustability to reflect surgical needs that…

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PROSTAGRIP™ Surgical Simulator

Introduction A patient is eligible for a prostatectomy when their prostate is in an enlarged or cancerous state. The gold-standard for prostate removal is a nerve sparing prostatectomy. Laparoscopic prostatectomies…

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Teaching the Teachers: An AI-Powered Syllabus Builder Using Retrieval Augmented Generation

Authors: Caelan Clayton, Veena Laks, Ramneek Nandha, Aabha Pandit Advisor: Ajay Anand, Ph.D. Sponsor: Akkadian, LLC.; Jessica Gleason, Ph.D. and Jon Schlecht, BAS Introduction Pedagogy, the study of effective teaching…

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Sensorimotor Integration System for Enhancing Neuromuscular Recovery in Post-Surgical Athletes

Group Members: Shahad Alhassani, Yiduo Liu, Riley Lopus, Mia Strassman, and Jessie Talasco Supervisor: Dr. Michael Giacomelli Customer: Dr. Ram Haddas, URMC Motion Laboratories Problem Statement: Motion analysis laboratories currently…

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Improving Peripheral Image Quality in an OCT Optical System

Team Zeiss: Allen Wu, Zehui Yuan, Yepeng ZhouCustomer: Annie Isaac (Zeiss)Faculty Advisor: Len ZheleznyakSenior Design, Institute of Optics, University of Rochester PROBLEM STATEMENTThis project aims to develop and model solutions…

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3D Imaging Materials Under Pressure With Multiphoton Microscopy

Author Henry Glover, University of Rochester, Undergraduate Student Class of 2026 Email: hglover@u.rochester.edu Advisor Dr. Terry-Ann Suer, Laboratory for Laser Energetics, Research Scientist Collaborators Dr. Samuel Crossley, University of Arizona,…

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ASML-Precision Air Bearing Testing Rig

ME 204- Mechanical Engineering Senior Design Team Members Kaan Aytekin, Michael Bartusek, Darren Chen, Amel Rouabhia, Ryan Zorzi Problem Overview Linear motion air bearings use a thin cushion…

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Generation and Characterization of Single Fluorescent Centers

We investigate the formation of new emitters for single photon source applications by laser irradiation of different types of materials: silicon nitride, silver nanocubes, and a silicone-based contact lens hydrogel polymer. Single-emitter confocal fluorescence microscopy, low-light spectroscopy, and a Hanbury Brown-Twiss correlator are used for characterization of laser-induced photoluminescence centers.

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Machine Health Sensor and Mechanical Test Bench

Team Members Oliver Annon, Audio and Music Engineering ’26Raffael Venterea, Audio and Music Engineering ’26Emma Wang, Audio and Music Engineering ’26 Project Description Unscheduled downtime due to mechanical issues is…

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Mathworks

Team Members: Bryce Tyler, Carter Schmitt, Mia Alex, Tianyou Tu, Yaxun Chen Sponsor: MathWorks | Instructors: Ajay Anand, Ph.D. Cantay Caliskan, Ph.D. Abstract: The FOMC, or Federal Open Market Committee, gathers…

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Library Compass Guide

Team Members Mentors Introduction Locating books in large academic libraries can be difficult due to complex shelving layouts and unfamiliar call-number systems. This project presents the Library Compass, a handheld…