Lukha Thirion

Biomedical Engineering Student · Aspiring Medical Device Engineer

Focused on human‑centered engineering, research, and device design. This page provides a concise, all‑in‑one view of my story, skills, projects, and ways to connect.

About me

I am a Biomedical Engineering student, also minoring in chemistry at Grand Canyon University. I am focused on applying engineering principles to advance healthcare and human health research. My academic background includes advanced coursework in physics, calculus, design of experiments, and CAD modeling, supported by practical experience in laboratory research, disease focused studies, and prototyping.

I have worked on projects such as a wound-healing device prototype and am developing strong technical skills in SolidWorks, MATLAB, Python, and statistical analysis. I am actively seeking opportunities in biomedical research and medical device development, with the goal of contributing to technologies and scientific discoveries that improve patient outcomes and deepen understanding of disease.

Design

CAD (Solidworks), Prototyping & Fabrication, DFM, Technical Drawings & Assemblies

Research

Study Design & Data Collection, Statistical Analysis (DOE), Laboratory Experimentation

Software

MATLAB (Modeling & Simulation), Python (Basic), Excel (Statistical tools, Graphing), C++

Résumé Highlights

Education

  • B.S. Biomedical Engineering — Grand Canyon University Minor in Chemistry | Honors College

  • SWE (Society of Women Engineers), AEMB (Biomedical Engineering Honors)

Experience

  • Undergraduate Research Assistant - Wound Healing Project

  • Biomedical Engineering Student Projects including applied Solidworks & MATLAB

  • Clinical Shadowing - Abrazo Health Hospital

Core Skills

  • SolidWorks 

  • Microsoft Office

  • Python & C++ 

  • MATLAB

  • Lab Testing 

  • Biomaterials testing

  • Microscopy

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Projects

Wound Healing Research Project

Human‑centered design · CAD · Rapid prototyping

The prototype is designed to accelerate the healing process of skin wounds by combining biomedical device engineering with materials science. Its purpose is to create an environment that promotes faster tissue regeneration, reduces infection risk, and improves patient recovery outcomes.

As part of the research team, I contribute directly to hands-on testing and laboratory work, assisting with experiments, equipment setup, and data collection to refine the prototype’s functionality and address challenges during early stage trials. The long term goal is to develop a clinically viable wound healing device that bridges research innovation with practical healthcare applications.

ECG Signal Processing Project

MATLAB · Git/GitHub · Signal Processing

Developed a MATLAB pipeline for ECG signal processing, implementing toolbox-free methods to filter signals, detect R-peaks, and compute heart rate variability metrics. Organized code and results into a structured GitHub repository with clear documentation and reproducible outputs.

Created experimental signal analysis workflows to strengthen skills in accuracy, reproducibility, and data visualization, while learning to debug toolbox limitations by writing custom Butterworth filters and fallback methods.

Expanded technical abilities through self-guided learning in biomedical signal processing and version control (Git/GitHub), while also enhancing problem-solving skills through iterative development and documentation practices.

Repository & CAD

Links to my public work. Private items available upon request.

GitHub

Code samples, analysis notebooks, and small tooling.

CAD Library

SolidWorks/Fusion files and exports for selected projects.