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Naya James Mbabila

Project Portfolio

2025 3 Projects

Research Project

International Online Case Study (Team Project)

UG Careers Directorate, Ghana/Germany/Kenya

Collaborated with students from diverse international institutions and companies to develop real-world solutions for global challenges.

International Collaboration Problem Solving
Interdisciplinary Collaboration Global Development Cross-cultural Communication
Research Project

Computer Vision-Based Health Status Assessment and Transmission of Ocular Images

Telemetry and Telemedicine, University of Ghana
Medical Innovation Expo 2025

Developed the Na-β T Platform, a smartphone-based computer vision system for detecting systemic diseases through ocular biomarker analysis in remote areas.

Smartphone-based diagnostics Secure data transmission
Computer Vision OpenCV ResNet CNN Python
Research Project

Design of Novel Medical Aspirator Connector for Cesarean Sections

Capstone Design, University of Ghana & University of Michigan
20th International Conference on Advanced Science and Technology | National Chiayi University, Taiwan (Online)

Designed WICON (Wide-Inlet Connector) to improve fluid evacuation during cesarean sections, addressing surgical field obscuration in resource-constrained settings.

9.7% flow improvement over conventional 1000ml - 12s clearance time
Clinical Observation CFD Simulation 3D Printing Medical Device Design

2024 6 Projects

Design Project

Elbow Splint for Cerebral Palsy Patients (Team Project)

BMEN 308: Design of Mechanical Systems

Designed an adjustable elbow splint for cerebral palsy patients, improving comfort and range of motion through innovative mechanical design.

Orthotics Mechanical Systems CAD Design FEA Analysis
Design Project

Biosand Filter for Water Purification (Team Project)

BMEN 306: Design and Selection of Biomaterials

Developed a sustainable water purification system using locally available materials, achieving significant reduction in turbidity and bacterial removal in field tests.

Water Treatment Sustainability Biomaterials Environmental Engineering
Research Project

Stroke Prediction with Machine Learning

Coursera Data Science Project

Developed and implemented machine learning models for stroke prediction using a comprehensive dataset of 5110 patients. Achieved 82.7% accuracy with logistic regression model.

82.7% accuracy 5110 patients
Machine Learning R Programming Healthcare Analytics Statistical Modeling
Software Project

EquiBase - Medical Equipment Inventory Software

Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital

Developed and implemented equipment management software for tracking medical devices at KATH, collaborating with biomedical engineers to streamline inventory management.

Software Development Hospital Systems Database Design Inventory Management
Research Project

AI-Enhanced Malaria Treatment Research (Team Project)

Mini-PhD Program, ReachSci, USA

Utilized generative AI to analyze molecular structures of plant metabolites in traditional Ghanaian herbal medicines used for malaria treatment.

Generative AI Bioinformatics Computational Chemistry Traditional Medicine
Leadership Project

OBED Fellowship - Clinical Needs Assessment

Korle Bu Teaching Hospital & University of Michigan

Conducted comprehensive clinical ethnography in Obstetrics and Gynecology Department, assessing 60 unique problems through surgical observation and stakeholder engagement.

60 problems assessed Stakeholder engagement
Clinical Observation Needs Assessment Global Health Design Problem Identification

2023 3 Projects

Research Project

Cyanogenic Glycosides Research (Team Project)

BMEN 315: Research Methods

Proposed evaluation of antimicrobial properties of cyanogenic glycosides from cassava for potential applications in preventing human-machine interface infections.

Biomaterials Microbiology Research Methods Antimicrobial Properties
Design Project

Echolocation Glasses for the Blind (Team Project)

BMEN 202: Introduction to Biomedical Engineering
4th National GSBE Conference

Prototyped assistive glasses using ultrasonic sensors to help visually impaired navigate via echolocation.

Best Project Presentation
Assistive Technology Arduino Proteus Design Ultrasonic Sensors

2022 1 Project

Design Project

Hand-Operated Centrifuge (Team Project)

Virtual Immersion into Biomedical Engineering, WPI

Created a low-cost portable hand-operated centrifuge achieving 3,000 RPM for anemia diagnosis in low-resource settings.

3,000 RPM achieved Low-resource settings focus
Low-Cost Design Diagnostics Global Health Prototyping

2021 1 Project

Design Project

Mini-Hydropower Generator (Team Project)

Senior High School Renewable Energy Challenge (SHSREC)

Developed and presented an eco-friendly mini-hydropower generator that produces 12V/5A from low water flow, earning 3rd place at the SHSREC Regional Competition.

3rd Place Regional 12V/5A output
Renewable Energy Prototyping Public Speaking Electrical Engineering