University of Michigan · Class of 2027

Tiya Madhavan — life-long learner.

Biomedical engineering student bridging human-centered strategy and clinical design— to reshape how healthcare is delivered at scale.

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About

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I'm a Biomedical Engineering student at the University of Michigan with minors in Art & Design and Entrepreneurship. My work sits at the intersection of engineering rigor and human-centered workflows — disciplines that shape how I think about complex systems and more importantly, the people they serve.

I'm drawn to opportunities that place me in a client perspective — where firsthand exposure to a problem from the inside out leads to stronger solutions than analyzing it from a distance.

My Art & Design minor has informed how I approach client and patient-facing work: leading with empathy, and prioritizing lasting impact.

Experience

June 2026 - Present
Abbott
Bioinformatics Intern
  • Pioneered an automated pipeline to screen ~150K DNA candidates for viable diagnostic sensor designs, aligning priorities across 5 Abbott teams; projected to cut sensor failure rate ~80%, saving ~$1K per avoided test
  • Designed a multiplexing algorithm enabling detection of 2-3 diseases per test channel without added hardware cost, piloting on Neisseria Gonorrhoeae with a scalable roadmap across additional Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs)
Genomic Sequencing Biological Databases Data Pipelines/ETL Python Git AWS AI/ML Tools Project Management Cross-Functional Teamwork Microsoft Office
April 2024 – Present
University of Michigan Computational Vascular Biomechanics Lab
Undergraduate Researcher
  • Modeled 50+ lower extremity hemodynamic patterns specific to 4 patients using Computed Tomography (CT) imaging data to improve workflow efficiency and diagnostic accuracy for Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD)
  • Conducted 10+ large-scale cardiovascular and renal system simulations in CRIMSON, a medical image processing software, to advance AI neural network training and improve the transparency and interpretability of stenotic severity
Image Processing Microsoft Excel Neural Networks MATLAB CRIMSON MicroDICOM CVAT
February 2026 – Present
University of Michigan Enactus Consulting Group
Community Chair | Business Analyst
  • Executed a 3-month long pro bono operational assessment for a food-systems nonprofit client in a 6-member team by analyzing distribution bottlenecks and financial sustainability challenges across 3 workstreams
  • Developed a 12-month diversification strategy involving facility utilization improvements, off-peak pricing pilots, and community partnership expansion; projected to recover ~$72K in annual unrealized revenue
Financial Modeling Workstream Management Stakeholder Needs Assessment Data Visualization
September 2024 – Present
Project Mia, Michigan Health Engineered for All Lives (M-HEAL)
Research Lead | Product Developer
  • Led development of a sustainable menstrual hygiene product for 60+ women in Kashibo-Cocha Peru, refining material and production processes via 22 internal/external partner feedback; advanced to field-ready status ahead of 2026 deployment
  • Directed IRB research process in preparation for a 2026 field study in Peru by managing survey protocols, ethical reviews, and collaboration across institutional partners, Peruvian researchers, translators, and indigenous community stakeholders
Usability Testing Regulatory Strategy Stakeholder Management
July 2025 – August 2025
Villa Azzurra
Clinical Intern
  • Synthesized 20+ clinical studies and conducted weekly patient therapy observations to inform a virtual reality therapeutic intervention device for adolescents with neurodevelopmental disorders (ASD, ADHD)
  • Drove quantitative analyses on a cognitive assessment dataset to identify usage patterns for optimized device functionality
Cross-Cultural Collaboration Statistical Analysis Technical Documentation
January 2026 – Present
University of Michigan Science Learning Center
Study Group Instructor
  • Led weekly collaborative problem-solving sessions for 20+ students per semester in introductory physics to improve engagement and conceptual comprehension
  • Created custom problem-solving exercises to strengthen analytical reasoning and foster an interactive learning environment
Communication & Mentorship Organization Adaptability

INSIDE THE CLASSROOM...

Capstone · Biomedical Engineering · August 2026 - May 2027
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Introduction to Biomedical Engineering Design · January - May 2026
Total Hip Arthroplasty Implant
  • Drove design and manufacturability of a hip implant device for osteoarthritis in a 6-member team – focusing on geometric, material, coating, and therapeutic method optimization to maximize osseointegration and biocompatibility
  • Modeled implant mechanics and drug delivery; simulated functional outcomes using SolidWorks and COMSOL software
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Biomedical Instrumentation · January - May 2026
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Pressure Ulcer Prevention Alert System
  • Developed a low-cost NICU monitoring system using an Arduino-based platform to detect prolonged infant immobility and trigger real-time repositioning alerts to help prevent pressure ulcers
  • Integrated load cell and environmental sensors with multi-state detection logic to achieve accurate weight detection and temperature/humidity monitoring for clinical use
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Art

Being an artist my whole life, I’ve learned that a piece only gains life once it’s seen — which means every creative decision starts with a question: who is this for, and what do I want to elicit? My creative practice has given me the opportunity to step into an audience’s perspective and cater to different viewers, influencing how I approach problems well beyond art. I intend to continue building my portfolio and use art to inform how I think, design, and solve.

See More at @tiyartist

Accolades

  • Founder of Artelligance, a nonprofit organization that raised $1000 for 375 front-line healthcare workers in India during 2020
  • U.S. Congressional Art Competition Winner
  • National Scholastic Art Award Recipient
  • IDEOU Foundations in Design Thinking Certificate
  • 38th Annual Harper College Art Show Winner

Exhibitions

  • U.S. Capitol (D.C.)
  • Carnegie Hall (NYC)
  • Downing Museum (Kentucky)
  • Belin-Blank Center (Iowa)
  • Barrington White House, The Community House, Barrington Area Library (IL)

Publications

Contact

Always up for a
good conversation.

Please reach out below!

tiyam@umich.edu LinkedIn
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