FORREST KUHLMANN

Denver, CO | Kuhlmann@colostate.edu | linkedin

Experience

May 2024 - August 2025 Graduate Research Assistant | Orthopedic Bioengineering Research Lab Fort Collins, CO                                                                

·      Designed experiments with mechatronic system to validate rotator cuff repair patch in vitro.

·      Instructed undergraduate course on Finite Element Analysis (FEA) with Abaqus.

February 2022 - May 2024 Undergraduate Research Assistant | Orthopedic Bioengineering Research Lab Fort Collins, CO                                                                

·      Evaluated therapeutic devices for conditions like chronic rotator cuff degeneration, tendon/ligament injuries, spinal fusion, and cartilage repair.

·      Managed multimillion-dollar high vacuum systems for assorted material deposition methods.

June 2021 - January 2022 Mechanical Engineering Co-op Intern | MIT Lincoln Laboratory Boston, MA                                                                

·      Designed components of surgical robotic system: AI + ultrasound - automated femoral catheterization device.

·      Demonstrated successful component operation during in vivo trials.

·      Systematized documents for stakeholders showing medical cost savings in military application.

August 2014 - August 2018 Infantry Mortar Section Leader | United States Marine Corps   San Clemente, CA                                                                

·      Trained 15 Marines to expertly collaborate in non-permissive environments.

·      Communicated mortar data to three teams given information from observers via radio.

Education

Grad: May 2026 M.E. in Mechanical Engineering                                                                                                 Fort Collins, CO

Colorado State University                                                                                                                       

Grad: May 2024 Dual B.S. in Mechanical Engineering and Biomedical Engineering                                        Fort Collins, CO

Colorado State University                                                                                                                      

Study abroad: Vienna, Austria and Quito, Ecuador

Projects

Canine Exoskeleton for Rehabilitation

·      Developed mechatronic exoskeleton for large canines with hind limb paralysis.

·      Fabricated knee and ankle joints using drone motors, Solidworks, and additive manufacturing.

Prosthetic Design

·      Developed right arm prosthetic for quadruple amputee with unique amputation.

Skills

Hard skills

Product development, 3D printing, manufacturing, SolidWorks, FEA (Abacus), MatLab, data analysis, and imaging.

Soft Skills

Teamwork, leadership, attention to detail, motivational speaking, conflict resolution, and critical thinking.