Ryan Miller
Computer Engineering student at the University of St. Thomas (2027) with a strong interest in Embedded Systems and Microelectronics. Currently working on system integration for the low-power sensing and stimulation device.
ORBIO Staff
Faculty
The founder and director of the ORBIO lab. Dr Heather Orser is interested in electronic design and applications to problems in biomedical systems
Dr. Heather Orser
Current Students
Electrical Engineering student at the University of St. Thomas (2026). Interested in learning more about the design process and working with a team. Working on the pressor sensor project.
Lydia Wilk
Electrical Engineering and Physics Student at the University of St. Thomas (2027). Interested in Embedded Systems, Signal Processing, and Physical Sensors. Working on using a low power design to interface with Nordic Chip.
Taylor Nelson
Past Students
Nicolas Welle - Electrical Engineering ‘26
Hein Htet (Harry) Aung - Electrical Engineering ‘26
Kristine Refstie - Computer Engineering ‘26
Tidiane Kone - Electrical Engineering ‘25
Logan Farner - Computer Engineering ‘24
Colin Nilsen - Computer Engineering ‘24
Nathan LoPresto - Computer Engineering ‘24
Preston Doan - Electrical Engineering ‘24
Renna Hintermeister - Computer Engineering ‘23
Ava Emmerich - Electrical Engineering ‘23
Adam Eldredge - Computer Engineering ‘23
Justin Doerr - Electrical Engineering ‘22
John Gahnz - Computer Engineering ‘22
Phuong Cao - Electrical Engineering ‘22
Niki Benson
Electrical Engineering student at the University of St. Thomas (2027). Interested in Embedded Systems and Quantum Computing. Currently developing tutorials for Cadence EDA tools to support learning and circuit design proficiency.
Bridget Orser
Electrical Engineering student at the University of St. Thomas (2027). Interested in biomedical engineering and its applications. Working on the pressor sensor project.
Sam Petronio
Computer Engineering student at the University of St. Thomas (2026) with interests in embedded systems and IC design. Contributing to the setup and testing of Cadence Virtuoso’s design environment, layout tools, and circuit design capabilities for graduate courses.
Electrical and Computer Engineering student at the University of St. Thomas (2027). Interested in the creation of nanotechnology to better understand the chemical and electrical makeup of the brain. Currently developing the NRF5340 sense and stimulation board for the Low Power Design project.
Sophia Pung
Electrical Engineering student at the University of St. Thomas (2026). Currently engaged in system integration for a low-power sensing and stimulation device, focusing on optimizing performance, energy efficiency, and smooth operation within interconnected electrical and control systems.