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Education
BSc in Mechanical Engineering
(Biomedical Option, Co-op)
University of Alberta, Faculty of Engineering: Class of 2028.
Completed academic terms: 4/9.
Completed co-op work terms: 4/16 months.
Next availability for work: Winter and Summer 2026 (Jan-Aug 2026).
Alberta High School Diploma
(French Immersion, Partial IB)
Harry Ainlay High School: Class of 2023.
French Immersion Program.
Partial International Baccalaureate (IB) Program.
Awards: Honours with distinction, Commendable service.
Employment Experience
Undergraduate Student Researcher
UAlberta Department of Medicine (BLINC Lab)
Apr 2025 - Aug 2025
Designed and fabricated a modular camera housing in SOLIDWORKS for a robotic hand, performing iterative design improvements and validation tests to maximize ease of assembly and camera functionality.
Developed a computer vision and reinforcement learning pipeline to gather environmental context and intelligently control the actions of the robotic hand in real time.
Coordinated several human-subject experiments, facilitating the collection of sensorimotor training data for an international research study.
Summer Research Assistant
UAlberta Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
Apr 2024 - Aug 2025
Developed deep learning models using PyTorch to accelerate critical point calculations for fluid mixtures, improving performance of traditional algorithms by over 80%.
Implemented a custom radial basis activation function in PyTorch to enhance the models’ ability to represent complex, non-linear thermodynamic relationships.
Analyzed and cleaned large‑scale literature datasets using pandas, compiling and standardizing over 500,000 values from 13 historical datasets.
Design and Production Assistant
Bricksie (YouTube Channel)
Nov 2022 - Aug 2024
Optimized a LEGO parts sorting and inventory system of millions of pieces, improving overall organization and workflow efficiency.
Collaborated on large-scale, long-term LEGO projects from initial concept through final building, contributing to design, logistics, and assembly.
Project Experience
HANDi Hand Developer
BLINC Lab
Sep 2024 - Present
Developing a novel implementation of adaptive grip switching that combines visual data with reinforcement and deep learning, enabling advanced predictive grip selection.
Conducted bench testing and validation of hardware and software to evaluate control algorithms and quantify motor and camera performance.
Built software and set up hardware for transmitting camera data to a PC over a COM serial connection, doubling the input framerate and reducing the input latency relative to the standard connection.
Engineered new thumb components and an upgraded assembly to accommodate motors with more torque and built-in encoders, improving hand dexterity and range of motion.
RL Control Team Lead
VP Outreach
Transmission & Admin Teams Member
Alberta Bionix
May 2025 - Present
Leading development of reinforcement-learning-based control techniques for a prosthetic leg device, integrating multimodal sensor data to enhance overall adaptability and reliability.
Collected and analyzed kinematic data from video tracking and simulation to validate the performance of a prosthetic leg transmission.
Created and organized an onboarding process that successfully integrated 24 new project members, and supported their technical learning and development.
Led the reorganization of shared file storage, communication, and calendar systems, streamlining collaboration and improving work efficiency for 73 project members.
Pumping Team Member
Alberta Heart
Jun 2025 - Present
Designing structural components for a total artificial heart in SOLIDWORKS that will house the pumping mechanism and electrical components.
Performed design and analysis calculations for a double-diaphragm pump, and created visualizations to show kinematics and dynamics.
Community Experience
Committee Member
Dean of Students’ and Associate Vice President’s Advisory Committee (DAAC)
Oct 2025 - Present
Providing feedback on Student Success and Experience (SSE) initiatives and projects.
Voicing engineering-specific questions and concerns.
VP Marketing
Biomedical Engineering Club (BMEC)
May 2025 - Present
Communicating with the BME Department.
Managing the club’s social media presence.
Coordinating club merchandise.
Designed the club’s logo using vector graphics software.
DiscoverE Mentor
DiscoverE Camps
July 2025 - Aug 2025
Presented about bionics and prosthetics to campers in grades 4/5 and 6/7.
Undergraduate Mentor
Research in Engineering Mentorship Triad (REM3)
Oct 2024 - Mar 2025
Advised other undergraduate students on engineering research opportunities.
Skills
Software
Python (OpenCV, PyTorch, TensorFlow, MediaPipe, scikit-learn, pandas, bleak).
ROS 2.
C++.
Git.
Linux.
CAD and Design Software
SOLIDWORKS.
Onshape.
Blender.
MATLAB.
Simulink.
Affinity Designer.
KiCad.
MuJoCo.
Hardware and Manufacturing
Arduino.
3D Printing (FDM).
Soldering.
Laser Cutting (CO2).
Awards
NACTRC Summer Studentship Award – Northern Alberta Clinical Trials and Research Centre (NACTRC), Apr 2025.
Dean's Research Award – University of Alberta Faculty of Engineering, Dec 2024.
Jason Lang Scholarship – Government of Alberta, Jun 2024.
First Class Standing – University of Alberta, Apr 2024.
Alexander Rutherford Scholarship – Government of Alberta, 2023.
Commendable Service – Harry Ainlay High School, May 2023.
Honours with Distinction – Harry Ainlay High School, May 2023.
French Bilingual Award – Edmonton Public Schools, Jun 2020.
Certifications
AI Career Career Accelerator Program – Amii, Sep 2025.
Certified SOLIDWORKS Professional (CSWP) – Dassault Systèmes, Jul 2025.
Fundamentals of Reinforcement Learning – University of Alberta and Amii, Apr 2025.
Certified SOLIDWORKS Associate (CSWA) – Dassault Systèmes, Mar 2025.
TCPS 2: Core-2022 – Government of Canada Panel on Research Ethics, Sep 2024.
WHMIS 2024 – University of Alberta, Apr 2024.
DELF B2 Diploma – France Ministry of Education, Jun 2023.
Class 5 Driver's License – Government of Alberta, Oct 2021.
Publications
Posters and Talks
“Evaluation and Selection of a Pumping Mechanism for a Total Artificial Heart”
Poster.
31st Annual Meeting of the International Society for Mechanical Circulatory Support (ISMCS), Dec 2025.
Mattea Krug, Aryka Gordon, Saugat KC, Ally Campbell, Hendrick Duvenhage, Simon Wong, Clarissa Choy, Dr. David S. Nobes.“Augmenting Reinforcement-Learning-Based Control of a Robotic Hand with Visual Information”
Abstract and poster.
Alberta Biomedical Engineering (AB BME) Conference, Oct 2025.
Simon M-Y. Wong, Annette C. Lau, Stevie Desmarais, Michael R. Dawson, Shriram T.P. Raghu, Patrick M. Pilarski.“Underactuated Single-Motor Transmission for a Powered Leg Prosthesis”
Abstract and poster.
Alberta Biomedical Engineering (AB BME) Conference, Oct 2025.
Sydney Stadnyk, Simon Wong, Bryant Casem, Alan Sheen, Rashed Khan, Yatharth Gupta.
“Sensory-Motor Training and Expanding the Capacity of a Robotic Hand with Visual Information”
Pre-recorded video talk.
iSMART Research Day, Aug 2025.“Extending the Capacity of a 3D-Printed Multi-Articulating Hand with Visual Information”
Abstract and poster.
FoMD Summer Students’ Research Day, Aug 2025.
Simon M-Y. Wong, Annette C. Lau, Stevie Desmarais, Michael R. Dawson, Shriram T.P. Raghu, Patrick M. Pilarski.“Extending the Capacity of 3D-Printed Multi-Articulating Hand”
Poster.
Dean’s Research Award (DRA) Presentation Day, Dec 2024.
Simon Wong, Annette Lau, Dylan Brenneis, Michael R. Dawson, Ahmed Shehata.
Other Artifacts
“Les parcours courbés”
Évaluation interne présentée en vue de l’obtention partielle du diplôme du Baccalauréat International – Mathématiques : Analyse et Approches, Jan 2023.
(Internal Assessment submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the International Baccalaureate Diploma – Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches, Jan 2023).
Simon Wong.