SymphoSolids: Musical Rehabilitation
A rehabilitation device integrating music-based therapy for improved patient engagement.
yahia hassanen
Hey there! Welcome to my personal portfolio and digital journal. I am a third-year engineering student @ McMaster University. I design medical and health devices with intuitive accessibility in mind. Take a look at my past projects, and learn a bit more about me. If you have any questions or would like to connect, feel free to reach out! — Yahia
Projects
Guardian Angel: An Epilepsy Solution
A monitoring and alert system designed to detect and respond to epileptic seizures.
Hippo Strength: A Novel Hip Implant
A new design for hip implants to improve strength and patient recovery times.
The Tank: An All-Terrain Mobility Scooter
A rugged mobility scooter designed for off-road and uneven terrain accessibility.
Balloon Be Gone: An Ostomy Solution
An innovative ostomy product designed to address ballooning issues effectively.
Device Vector-geometry Configurator
A configurable tool for mapping and analyzing device orientation and geometry.
Experience
Student Researcher
May 2024 – Present · Carleton University- Developed interactive musical rehabilitation devices for patients with limited mobility.
- Wrote Arduino programs to translate accelerometer data into BLE-MIDI commands.
- Designed a Python GUI to manage BLE signals and configure device vector-geometry.
Python
Arduino
Biomedical Design
Lead Student Event Planner & Ambassador
Aug 2023 – Present · McMaster University- Represented ECCS at industry events and career fairs.
- Increased awareness of ECCS services via active listening and appreciative advising.
Public Speaking
Event Planning
Networking
Front-end Staff
May – Aug 2024 · Farinella’s- Served large crowds at festivals and events efficiently.
- Maintained cleanliness and followed safety standards.
Teamwork
Customer Service
Time Management
Technical Skills
- Autodesk Inventor
- Raspberry Pi
- Arduino
- Python
- C
- Engineering Design
work with me?
I am currently looking for Summer 2026 Biomedical/Electrical Engineering co-op positions.
Let’s collaborate on projects that matter!