Ahlad Neti Graduate Student

Biography

Ahlad Neti is a current Graduate Student Researcher for the Human Engineering Research Laboratories, working under Dr. Alicia Koontz. He is working towards a Ph. D. in Bioengineering with a concentration in Biomechanics. Currently, Ahlad is evaluating an automated wheelchair transfer technique scoring tool, TransKinect, and analyzing the effects of in-wheel suspension systems on whole body vibrations from manual wheelchairs.

Ahlad graduated with an Honors Bachelors in Biomedical Engineering with distinction in June of 2020 from the University of Delaware. For his senior thesis, he developed a novel ankle foot orthotic for stroke patients using a human centered design guided engineering process that emphasized comfort, usability, and discreetness. Additionally, Ahlad has experience ideating, researching, prototyping, and testing medical devices, through which he has gained skills in the design and analysis of biomedical sensors, circuit design, wearable device development, orthotics, 3D printing, CAD, and textiles. Working with partners and sponsors including the Department of Defense, the Federal Emergency Management Agency, and the Perry Initiative, Ahlad has contributed to the development of several medical devices including: a lower-limb amputee shower assistive device, an educational outreach biomechanical test frame, wearable vitals monitor for first responders and firefighters, and seamless knit shrapnel resistant Kevlar body armor for military personnel.

Beyond his research and medical device experience, Ahlad has worked to develop his skills in teaching. During his undergraduate degree, he held the teaching assistant positions for Junior Design in his sophomore and senior years, Biomechanics in his junior year, and Design Studio in his senior year. Additionally, he worked as a tutor for the Office of Academic Enrichment throughout his undergraduate degree.