20+
Prosthetics delivered
10+
Countries reached
794
NIH downloads
3
Research internships
The work
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Robotics Research InternRECAST Lab, Louisiana State UniversityDr. Kazemian · Summer 2026 · 4 weeksProgrammed a UR20e robotic arm in C# to 3D print curved concrete paths for affordable housing applications. Built multi-layer toolpaths and live speed control over a TCP connection using Grasshopper. Named co-author on a paper currently in preparation for submission to Progress in Additive Manufacturing (Springer).Manosalvas, C., Banijamali, K., El Moselhy, L., & Kazemian, A. "Construction-Scale 3D Printing with Asphalt-Based Materials: Printability and Process Characterization." Manuscript in preparation.
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Guest ObserverConstruction Engineering Lab, University of AlbertaDr. Mohamed Al-Hussein · Summer 2026Visited Dr. Al-Hussein's lab to observe research on modular and robotically fabricated housing construction. The visit continued online after returning to New York, making it about a month in total. Learned AutoCAD and Revit. Dr. Al-Hussein opened every part of the lab's work to explore.
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Independent ResearcherStormwater Research, Scarsdale NYIndependent · Spring 2026Mapped Scarsdale's flood infrastructure through 12+ sources and interviews with the Village Engineer. Found a New York State Green Resiliency Grant pathway that linked two active municipal projects and proposed green infrastructure improvements: bioswales, permeable pavement, and a bioretention feature. Presented to officials including Mayor Justin Arest and Trustee Tim Foley at Village Hall. The research drew local press coverage.
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InternFree 3D Hands, Phillip Island, AustraliaMat Bowtell · Summer 2025 · 2 weeksPrototyped and stress-tested a new shopping aid device from scratch, learned SolidWorks, and built prosthetics for global users. Filmed on-site during Chuck Hull's visit for a documentary about the inventor of 3D printing. Featured in the pressing:on podcast alongside Mat Bowtell. The internship grew out of a collaboration on a Kinetic Hand for a recipient in Pakistan.
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Intern and FundraiserHand in Hand NGO, Cairo, EgyptSummer 2024 · 2 weeksParticipated in the full prosthetics cycle: intake, 3D scanning, CAD, printing, and fitting. Has raised $3,500 total for prosthetic production through cookie sales and online fundraising (as of October 2026).
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3D Printing Volunteere-NABLEIndependent · 2023 to presentEngineered and delivered 20+ custom prosthetic hands and arms across 10+ countries, including Romania, the Philippines, Uganda, Pakistan, Egypt, Palestine, and the United States. Transformed remote measurements into print-ready files, handled fit and follow-up, and designed an original palm variation published on Thingiverse. Also wrote to families directly to take on cases from the unclaimed backlog. Invited to present to e-NABLE's founders and global community.
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Senior Class PresidentScarsdale High School Student Government2023 to present · Class Representative, then PresidentBegan as a class representative and was elected Senior Class President in May 2026. Advocated for students who were less likely to advocate for themselves, shaped senior traditions, and earned the commencement microphone.
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Team Captain · 2x NYSPHSAA All SectionVarsity Gymnastics, Scarsdale High School2023 to present · All League 3 years · All Section 2 yearsCompeted in a sport measured one routine at a time. Led as team captain by showing up early, managing nerves, and making consistency something the team could count on rather than just aim for.
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Co-PresidentMuslim Youth Club, Scarsdale High SchoolJunior and Senior yearWhen Scarsdale High School could not provide a venue for the annual Iftar dinner, reached out to Edgemont School District and co-organized the first joint two-district Iftar. More than 200 people attended, more than twice what either club had hosted alone. Covered by Scarsdale10583.
What people have said
"You have managed to understand and do everything we have been trying to make possible. You are sort of the personification of what we are aiming for."
Jon Schull · Co-founder, e-NABLE
"I've been with e-NABLE for about 10 years and I've had fewer successful recipients than you have."
David · e-NABLE volunteer and medical device engineer
3D Print with Purpose
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Website3dprintwithpurpose.comPersonal site documenting cases, recipients, and engineering updates.
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NIH 3D Print ExchangeKinetic Arm Design Files 3DPX-022894Published the design files for the Kinetic Arm on NIH's open medical 3D printing portal, making them available for makers worldwide.1,330 views · 794 downloads
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Social & VideoInstagram · YouTubeAssembly guides and recipient updates.
Press and media
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DocumentaryThe Last Inventor: Chuck Hull & The Hope of 3D PrintingInterviewed on camera at Free 3D Hands during Chuck Hull's visit. Invited to the world premiere in Hollywood, November 10, 2026.
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BookThe Last Inventor: Companion Book by Wayne DrashLaila's story and photographs are featured in the chapter on Free 3D Hands in the companion book to the documentary, written by author Wayne Drash.
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Podcastpressing:on, Free 3D Hands EpisodeRecorded on-site at Free 3D Hands in Australia alongside Mat Bowtell, founder and CEO.
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NewspaperPhillip Island, AustraliaLocal coverage from the 2025 internship at Free 3D Hands.
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Scarsdale10583Village Board speech, stormwater researchCoverage of the May 2026 green infrastructure proposal presented to Scarsdale's Village Board of Trustees.
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Scarsdale10583Muslim Club joint Iftar dinnerCoverage of the cross-district Iftar organized with Edgemont when Scarsdale lost its venue.
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LSU College of EngineeringRECAST Lab internshipFeatured by LSU's College of Engineering after the summer 2026 concrete robotics internship.
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Free 3D HandsFree 3D Hands Instagram featureFeatured by Free 3D Hands for prosthetics work with recipients across the globe.
Academics and honors
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MathSkipped 8th grade mathTook BC Calculus as a junior. Currently dual-enrolled at LSU in Multivariable Calculus alongside Linear Algebra and AP Statistics.
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2027Scarsdale High School Commencement SpeakerWill deliver the commencement address at graduation, Class of 2027.
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2026National Merit Scholarship Program, Letter of CommendationRecognized for performance on the PSAT/NMSQT.
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2026AP Scholar AwardEarned by scoring 3 or higher on three or more AP exams. AP Calculus BC: 5 · AP US History: 5.
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2026Senator Mayer's Youth Advisory CouncilSelected for Senator Shelley B. Mayer's YAC, working with the Senator's office on civic policy across New York's 37th Senate District.
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2026Global Citizenship DayInvited to present at Scarsdale High School as the only senior to lead their own session.
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2026Junior League of Central Westchester, Volunteer Service AwardHonorable mention. Recognizes female high school juniors across Central and Northern Westchester for sustained community service over at least three years.
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2025–Signifer, School Honor SocietyRequires a GPA of 3.7 or higher and demonstrated community service.
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2023, 2024, 2025NYSPHSAA Scholar Athlete AwardThree consecutive years. Recognizes student-athletes for combined academic and athletic excellence.
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2023, 2024Gymnastics All SectionPost-season award given to the top-performing student athletes in the section. Two-time honoree.
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2024LoHud Gymnastics Watch ListRecognized by LoHud, the regional sports publication for the Hudson Valley and Westchester.
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2023, 2024, 2025Gymnastics All LeaguePost-season award given to top-performing student athletes across the league. Three-time honoree.
Technical skills
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CAD & DesignSolidWorks, Blender, Revit, AutoCAD, Grasshopper, Tinkercad
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FabricationFDM 3D printing (PLA, PLA+, PETG, TPU), print path programming, CAD-to-print workflow, prosthetic fitting and assembly
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ProgrammingC# (UR20e robotic arm control), Grasshopper scripting, Python (introductory)
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OtherExcel, project scheduling and submittal tracking, BIM-to-manufacturing workflows