I design and build soft robotic systems with the goal of making human-robot interaction safer, more natural, and more comfortable. Over the past 5+ years, I have worked across the full hardware development process, bringing research ideas to life through prototyping, controls, testing, and analysis. Much of my work has focused on soft actuators, wearable robots, and smart material systems, with an emphasis on creating mechanical behavior that is inherently compliant. My research has led to 6 peer-reviewed publications in soft robot actuation and impedance control, and I am particularly interested in developing actuators that feel intuitive and human-like when they are worn or physically interacted with.