Semi-finalist 2025
| Submitted by: | Ashif Rahman |
| Department: | Biomedical Engineering |
| Faculty: | Engineering, Medicine + Dentistry |
This image captures the heart of my research. I focus on rebuilding the meniscus, the crescent-shaped cartilage in the knee that is essential for joint function. Because it receives very little blood flow, the meniscus does not heal easily after injury.
On the left, a 3D bioprinter represents the precise tools I use to recreate knee tissue. The gloved hands highlight the teamwork between engineers and surgeons working to improve recovery. In the center is the knee joint, where our work aims to restore damaged tissue.
On the right, the glowing crescent shape represents the meniscus. It stands for both the complexity of the problem and the promise of regeneration.
My research combines stem cell biology, computational modeling, microgravity studies, and single-cell genomics. By understanding how cells behave and creating personalized tissue, I aim to help the body heal itself more effectively.
This image is a glimpse into the future of healing.
Was your image created using Generative AI?
Yes.
Did you upload any materials into an AI tool to help generate your image?
No.
Which model of generative AI did you use?
OpenAI (ChatGPT), exact model unavailable.
How was your image created?
This image was created using the OpenAI ChatGPT platform (accessed on May 3, 2025) through several iterations. The exact prompt is not available, but the image is based roughly on the following description: a stylized painting of a knee surgery in progress, showing surgeons’ gloved hands using tools on an exposed knee joint with visible bones and orange-tinted tissue. The background is abstract and dark blue, with a glowing crescent shape on the right. The image is rendered in a mosaic or stained glass art style, with bold, blocky brushstrokes and a cool color palette dominated by blues, oranges, and yellows.
How did you craft your prompt to guide the generative AI in creating your image? Please describe the technique or approach you used to convey your vision to the AI.
This image was created using the OpenAI ChatGPT platform (accessed on May 3, 2025) through several iterations. I asked for updates and refined the image until I was satisfied with the final version. The exact prompt is not available, but the image is based on the following description: a stylized painting of a knee surgery in progress, showing surgeons’ gloved hands using tools on an exposed knee joint with visible bones and orange-tinted tissue. The background is abstract and dark blue, with a glowing crescent shape on the right. The image is rendered in a mosaic or stained glass art style, with bold, blocky brushstrokes and a cool color palette dominated by blues, oranges, and yellows.
Where is the image located?
AI-generated image created using the OpenAI ChatGPT platform, involving a few hours of iterations and prompt engineering.