TCNJ Engineering Students Shine at 2025 Northeast Bioengineering Conference

Six teams of senior biomedical and mechanical engineering students from TCNJ Engineering were selected to present their capstone design projects at the 2025 Northeast Bioengineering Conference (NEBEC), hosted by NYU’s Tandon School of Engineering. The event brought together top top researchers, industry professionals, and students to share the latest developments and innovations in the field.

TCNJ’s student teams showcased a diverse range of impactful biomedical technologies, including:

• Assistive devices for patients recovering from knee injuries

• Redesigned prosthetic sockets to improve comfort for above-the-knee amputees

• Respiratory aids targeting individuals affected by chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and asthma

• A hospital patient transfer system to safely and comfortably move orthopedic patients with hip or spine injuries

• A urine collection device tailored for geriatric patients

One standout project, CradleCam, earned the conference’s Best Senior Project Design Award. Developed by students Jack Nyhuis, Matthew Buginsky, Panagiota Perdikis, Preksha Patel, and Kenneth Shane Lawas, under the guidance of faculty advisor Dr. Anthony Lau, CradleCam is a non-contact infant monitoring system.  It measures vital signs including heart rate, respiratory rate, body temperature, and body position—offering a promising advancement in neonatal care.

The students’ presence and recognition at NEBEC highlight TCNJ Engineering’s continued commitment to hands-on, socially relevant, and impactful undergraduate research.