Novel Olfactometer Reveals Brain-Breathing Interactions During Olfactory Perception
Hathaway, A. Y., & Coleman, T. P.
CV
Education
- Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Stanford University, 2022-Present
- Neural Interaction Lab
- M.S. in Electrical Engineering, Stanford University, 2022-2024
- Depth: Circuits
- B.S. in Computation & Cognition, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2018-2022
- GPA: 4.80
- Minor: Mechanical Engineering
- Teaching Assistant: Multivariable Calculus
- Relevant coursework: Interconnected Embedded Systems, Machine Learning, Circuits & Electronics, Microelectronic Devices, Mechanics & Materials, Developmental Neurobiology, Genetic Engineering, Micro-Nano Processing Technology
Publications
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Research Experience
- Ph.D. Researcher, Neural Interaction Lab, Stanford University (2022-Present)
- Investigating neural and physiological mechanisms of olfactory perception, studying interactions between respiration, brain activity, and sensory processing
- Developing signal processing algorithms to analyze multimodal physiological recordings including EEG and electrogastrograms (EGG)
- Designing and fabricating flexible bioelectronic sensing devices
- Super UROP Scholar, Microsystems Technology Laboratories, MIT (2020-2022)
- Fabricated graphene sensors in MIT.nano for electronic nose applications
- Simulated GaN photonic and electronic devices using Silvaco
- Characterized FETs and diodes and compared measurements with device simulations
- Undergraduate Researcher, Bioelectronics Lab, MIT (2021-2022)
- Developed neural probes designed to promote innervation and reduce tissue scarring
- Learned electronic and optical microfabrication processes
- Visiting Scientist, Laboratory of Bioelectronics & Biosensors, ETH Zurich (2021)
- Bachelor’s Thesis
- Investigated plasticity in engineered biological neural networks on CMOS arrays
- Conducted cell culture and electrophysiology experiments
- Undergraduate Researcher, Langer & Traverso Lab, MIT (2020)
- Studied RNA expression changes caused by ingestible electronic devices in GI tissue
Industry Experience
- Hardware Engineering Intern, NextSense Inc., Mountain View, CA (2024)
- Modified chemical processes to reduce impedance and improve electrode contact for in-ear EEG sensors
- Contributed to next-generation sensor and device hardware development
- Antenna Products & RF Design Intern, Northrop Grumman Aerospace Systems, Redondo Beach, CA (2017-2022)
- Developed algorithms using VGG-19, ResNet50, and Inception-ResNetV2 for extraterrestrial life detection
- Automated analog circuit design workflows using Linux, Anaconda, and Cadence
- Designed 5G CMOS low-noise amplifier and performed RF simulations
- Designed antennas using Antenna Magus, MATLAB, and CST Microwave Studio
- Built and deployed a high-altitude celestial navigation device
- Developed N-path filters for anti-jamming applications
Awards & Fellowships
- Stanford Bio-X Food Fellowship (2025-2026)
- National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship (2022-2025)
- Stanford Neurotech Training Program Fellow (2023-2025)
- Intel International Science & Engineering Fair – 3rd Place, Embedded Systems (2017)
- California State Science Fair – 1st Place (2014, 2017), 2nd Place (2018)
- MIT Machine Learning Hackathon – 3rd Place (2020)
Technical Skills
- Software
- Cadence
- CST Microwave Studio
- Antenna Magus
- Simulink
- Silvaco
- LTSpice
- Hardware
- Network analyzers
- Signal generators
- Antenna range testing
- DC probe stations
- Microfabrication
- E-beam deposition
- ALD
- Spin coating
- Chemical etching
- Maskless aligner
- Programming
- Python
- C
- MATLAB
- Linux
- Languages
- English (Advanced)
- Japanese (Advanced)
- Chinese (Basic)
Service and Leadership
- President, Graduate Society of Women Engineers (2025-Present)
- Stanford Graduate Community Engaged Teaching Fellowship (2025-Present)
- Stanford Pathways to Neuroscience Fellow (2025-Present)
- Mentorship Chair, Women in Electrical Engineering (2024-Present)
- Stanford Graduate Community Associate (2023-Present)