Suggests new product ideas for next generation medical diagnostic monitoring by non-invasive optical methods, with a particular emphasis of mechanical and/or optical properties. Coordinates and participates in the design and fabrication of sensors and instrumentation required to test the feasibility of new product ideas. Designs, coordinates, and participates in feasibility studies (both in vitro and in vivo) to test these new product ideas. Coordinates and participates in the analysis and summary of the feasibility testing.