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Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Davis, Ca

Researched electrically conductive biomaterials for tissue engineering applications under the advisement of Professor J. Kent Leach and Professor Alyssa Panitch.

United States

Developed engaging marketing materials, such as brochures and webpages, to captivate target audiences. Demonstrated strong client management skills by incorporating feedback from 2 clients, ensuring the final products aligned with their expectations and met company standards. Certified by HubSpot in Inbound Marketing, Content Marketing, Email Marketing, SEO, Webpage Optimization, and Digital Marketing

The University Of Akron

Conducted research to optimize polymerase chain reaction (PCR) process to reduce lab costs and streamline data collection

Allendale, New Jersey, United States

Contributed to the successful launch of a bone graft delivery product by collaboratively generating engineering documentation using Pro/Engineer and Windchill PDM. Conducted verification testing to ensure product quality and compliance. Participated in conversations between between engineers and surgeons to gather valuable feedback on device prototypes and surgical procedures to optimize design and performance. Engaged in early design reviews for Xia Degen spinal implants and instruments, as well as late design reviews for the LITe BIO bone graft delivery system. Committed to making a positive impact beyond work by spearheading a company-wide blood drive as part of a community service project.

Birmingham, Ohio

Fulfilled engineering change requests from Quality Control (QC) by executing changes to existing SolidWorks drawings and models. Developed a comprehensive understanding of the engineering life cycle through rotations in QC, manufacturing, and the machine shop, gaining valuable insights into various aspects of product development. Proactively addressed QC backlog by authoring reports that underwent engineering review, ensuring efficient processes and timely resolutions. Actively collaborated with medical personnel during field tests with cadavers, communicating and gathering feedback on device performance to inform design improvements.

Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States

Fostered collaboration among cross-functional team members by creating design documentation of orthopedic implant models for surgical robot interface. Led the construction and completion of comprehensive verification protocols for an automated computed tomography (CT) image segmentation program. This involved simulating surgery using sawbones and performing surgical hip procedures, setting up a navigation system with cameras and trackers, working with scripts, and organizing team members for seamless execution. Demonstrated strong technical writing skills by authoring a validation protocol and report and collaborated closely with Quality Assurance and principal engineer for review and approval processes.

Jackson, Mississippi, United States

Performed research under the advisement of Professor Amol Janorkar to optimize growth environment of three-dimensional hepatocyte spheroids, thus propelling the lab’s intention to develop a better model of an in vivo liver.

Doctor Of Philosophy - Phd, Biomedical/Medical Engineering, 3.82/4

Activities and Societies: Society of Women Engineers (SWE), Biomedical Engineering Society (BMES), Society for Biomaterials (SFB), UC.

Bachelor Of Science, Biomedical Engineering, Biomedical/Medical Engineering, 3.94/4

Activities and Societies: Society Women Engineers, Biomedical Engineering Society, Tau Beta Pi Engineering Honors Society, Dean's Team.