Eric Wiatrek is a first year Master’s student in Mechanical Engineering at UTSA, specializing in mechanics and materials. Prior to this, he received his BS in Biomedical Engineering at Texas A&M, where he did 4 years of cardiovascular research with the university. After graduation, he joined the United States Navy and was honorably discharged in 2023. Currently, Eric’s interest in medical devices is present in his hopes to improve emergency medicine and combat casualty care for active duty troops at the MDI lab.