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Alexa Kyriacou | Career Portfolio

Projects

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Haptic Feedback Sleeve for Robotic-Assisted Surgery

Developed a textile-based soft robotic sleeve providing haptic feedback for robotic-assisted surgical applications

Implemented electro-pneumatic actuation and control to deliver tactile feedback for safe human-robot interaction

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Soft Pneumatic Gripper for Robotic Manipulation

Designed and integrated a two-finger soft pneumatic gripper and mount for attachment to an existing robotic arm

Developed CAD assemblies and fabricated custom molds for silicone casting, iterating on gripper geometry to improve manufacturability and performance
Investigated and resolved inflation instability and torsional buckling through design modifications, material selection, and experimental testing

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Autonomous Line-Following Robot

Developed an autonomous line-following robot using Python, ROS, and OpenCV on a Libre Computer; programmed onboard control of dual motors and camera

Achieved over 95% path detection accuracy in varied lighting using machine learning–based centroid tracking and real-time image filtering

Experience

Medical Device Design Engineer

Boston University | Collaboration with Massachusetts General Hospital

2025-09 – 2026-05

Developed electromechanical subsystems for an automated medical device designed to improve manual bladder irrigation procedures in collaboration with urologists
Programmed, assembled, and tested embedded systems to actuate syringes and support reliable device operation
Conducted system-level testing to evaluate device performance and safety under clinical design constraints
Led electronics integration for a project awarded Best Overall Project out of 40+ teams at Boston University

Robotics Undergraduate Researcher

Soft Robotics Control Lab

2025-06 – 2026-05 · Boston, MA

Integrated a soft pneumatic gripper with two fingers into an existing robotic arm, developing CAD models, electronics, and software for full system functionality
Designed and manufactured molds for omnidirectional actuators using 3D printing and silicone casting techniques
Co-authored a manuscript currently under review, documenting actuator development, including mold design, fabrication methodology, and casting processes

Engineering Clinic Consultant

2024-09 – 2025-02

Provided engineering guidance to 10 BU Questrom business students on product design, manufacturing processes, and material selection
Recommended optimal assembly techniques and engineering solutions to enhance product feasibility

Skills

PythonMATLABArduinoROSOpenCVSolidWorksOnshapeEmbedded SystemsElectronics IntegrationPneumatic SystemsCNC Machining3D PrintingSilicone CastingLaser Cutting

Career highlights

September 2025

Started: Medical Device Design Engineer at Boston University | Collaboration with Massachusetts General Hospital
Sep 1, 2025
Boston University | Collaboration with Massachusetts General Hospital

June 2025

Started: Robotics Undergraduate Researcher at Soft Robotics Control Lab
Jun 1, 2025
Soft Robotics Control Lab

September 2024

Started: Engineering Clinic Consultant at Engineering Clinic Consultant
Sep 1, 2024
Engineering Clinic Consultant

Education

Boston University, College of Engineering