Lavan Sumanan

MASc Candidate (Sept 2026 - Present)

Hi! I enjoy developing soft sensing devices for the assessment, monitoring, and rehabilitation of chronic conditions. This has included developing a flexible pressure array for evaluating safety in exoskeleton use, characterizing textile strain gauges for lymphedema limb volume monitoring, and fabricating flexible pressure sensors for force feedback in a robotic hand for lymphedema treatment. Outside the lab, I enjoy a casual read or game of volleyball.

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