Lab Members

Dr. Thiel’s NYU Langone Health-based Lab would not be able to conduct novel, groundbreaking research without the dedication and skills of its people. Dr. Thiel has mentored and advised over 50 student researchers including undergraduate students, Master’s students, Ph.D. students, medical students, and medical residents. The Thiel Lab is comprised largely of undergraduate volunteers and researchers, many hosted through the NYU Tandon School of Engineering’s Undergraduate Summer Research Program. These students learn about medical systems, hospital operations, and sustainability engineering by leading project-based research in sustainable healthcare.


PI: Cassandra L. Thiel

Dr. Thiel has a B.S. in Civil Engineering from Michigan Technological University and a PhD from University of Pittsburgh. She is an Assistant Professor in the NYU Langone Health Department of Population Health.


Riya Patel

Riya joined the lab in 2021 as a volunteer. She is studying Biomolecular Science at NYU Tandon.

Ma-sum Abdul-Hamid

Ma-sum joined the lab in 2021 through the NYU Tandon Undergraduate Summer Research Program. He is studying Mechanical Engineering at NYU Abu Dhabi.

Updated 10/31/2022


Interested in Conducting Research?

Dr. Thiel’s lab is not currently hiring for paid student positions. However, there are occasional opportunities for undergraduate and medical students to volunteer on sustainable healthcare research projects. Click below to inquire.


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