Hi, I’m Laura Caroline!

I am a first-year graduate student at Johns Hopkins University, researching at the intersection of robotics and medicine.

I recently graduated Vanderbilt University with a degree in Mechanical Engineering. My work in the lab and the classroom spanned soft robotic implants, microprocessor-controlled prosthetics knees, and orthopedic implants. In one such project, I design novel robotic stent to restore normal swallowing to patients with esophageal disorders. My work was published in June 2024 in Advanced Functional Materials. Through the process, I discovered my curiosity and drive to explore the interplay of mechanical design and controls in medical technology.

When I'm not in lab, you can find me 3D printing or crocheting bespoke artworks, on a run, or otherwise catching-up on sci-fi novels!