MECHANICAL ENGINEER
Image-Based Anatomical Modeling for Medical Device R&D
Aaron Nolasco is a mechanical engineer focused on image-based anatomical modeling for biomedical research and medical device R&D. His experience includes medical image segmentation, CT/DICOM analysis, Hounsfield Unit thresholding, and the creation of 3D anatomical models for measurement, visualization, and simulation preparation. His interests include organ morphology, tortuosity metrics, geometric morphometrics, and how imaging quality and dosimetry influence the accuracy of simulation-ready models.
Professional Trajectory
Aerospace Machinist [launch and development], Sylmar CA
Use of precision Machining tools to craft aerospace windshields from composite materials like poly-carbonate, and acrylic as well as tempered glass. familiarity with blue prints and advanced pneumatic manufacturing tools. Utilization of LEAN optimization.
Student Assistant [Research] , Biomechanics Research Lab , San Francisco State University
• Image-based anatomical modeling: turning CT/MRI DICOM data into segmented 3D anatomical models, STL files, and geometry that can be prepared for CAD and simulation workflows.
• Organ morphology and function: studying complex lumen morphology, tortuosity, perimeter-to-area ratios, and geometric variation as they relate to normal function, surgical planning, and device-relevant anatomy.
• Threshold-based material isolation: using Hounsfield Unit and grayscale thresholding to isolate specific materials or regions of interest in 3D CT volumes so they can be studied separately.
• Model accuracy and simulation readiness: understanding how imaging quality, acquisition limits, dosimetry, segmentation assumptions, and geometric morphometrics influence the accuracy of downstream computational models.
2019 - 2021
2022 - Present
Technical Expertise
Medical Image Segmentation
Research including segmentation and analysis of Geometric Morphometrics of Organ Samples
3D Anatomical Modeling
Mesh repair and analysis for CAD Simulation
Morphology and measurement
ortuosity metrics, perimeter-to-area ratios, geometric morphometrics, lumen morphology, region-of-interest analysis, anatomical landmarks, model assumptions, validation checks.
Workflow analysis
Optimization of workflow and consolidation of software pipelines
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Bay Area, California
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