Sara Behforootan

Leading R&D projects on medical device development, focusing on optimizing Ankle-Foot Orthosis using FEA software. Collaborating with orthotists and manufacturers to establish quality control guidelines and mentoring PhD students.

Developed prototypes for therapeutic electro-mechanical medical devices using 3D CAD and FEA for structural analysis. Led design assurance activities and ensured compliance with ISO 13485.

Led clinical research on an AI referral pathway for retinal disease, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and training team members on Good Clinical Practice.

Developed and tested an innovative ultrasound device for osteoporosis diagnosis, collaborating with clinical teams and ensuring compliance with ISO 13485 throughout the device development process.

Led a feasibility study for a novel diabetic foot treatment structure, conducting FEA, prototyping, and testing to evaluate design performance in collaboration with Tekscan.

Identified a stand-off to make real-time measurements of force during ultrasound imaging.

Worked on biomedical engineering projects, contributing to the development and optimization of medical devices.

Assisted in mechanical engineering projects, applying engineering principles to support device development.

Conducted research on clinically applicable methods for biomechanical assessment of the heel pad, developing a finite element model to monitor the mechanical behavior of plantar soft tissue in diabetic patients.

Studied vertebrae fracture in osteoporosis using finite element modeling and experimental data, developing a finite element model of vertebrae from cadavers with osteoporosis.

Pursued a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, focusing on the principles of mechanical design and engineering applications.