Andrea Parra Email & Phone Number

Kitchener, On, Ca

Waterloo, Ontario, Canada

• Coded and debugged Python, Matlab and LabVIEW scripts for data analysis and automation of image characterization.• Assembled optomechanical components to characterize MTF of end-product image sensors

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

• Designed a research plan to study integration of microfluidics biosensors with porous materials for detection of gaseous chemicals.• Performed formulation, printing, and surface modification of printable porous materials to increase sensitivity of conductometric sensors.• Characterized the electrochemical detection capability of chemiresistors using cyclic voltammetry and chronoamperometry techniques.

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

• Prototyped an interferometric setup to capture low-frequency fluctuations present on liquid crystal layer of LCOS.• Developed a paper-based algorithm in Python to quantify phase change progression on experimental interferograms.

University Of Waterloo

• Effectively executed characterization of metal powders operating: - Scanning electron microscope SEM - Particle size/shape analyzer CAMSIZER X2 - Powder rheometer FT4 - Material electric charge/tap density/powder cohesion analyzers GRANUTOOLS • Piloted a new metal powder risk assessment system that addressed flammability, ignition, and health safety concerns.• Supported improvement initiatives to increase lab safety through housekeeping of high-hazard labs, sustaining chemical stockroom inventory and updating Standard Operating Procedures of equipment and metal powder handling guidelines.

Waterloo, Ontario, Canada

• Executed silver and gold nanoparticles characterization in aqueous and paper form using UV-vis spectroscopy and DLS equipment. • Performed lab analyses to fully-design a student activity using nanoparticles for glucose detection.• Planned engaging online activities for first-year students using block programming software and microcontrollers.

Rua Coronel Veiga Simão, Edifício B Ctcv, 3025 – 307, Coimbra , Portugal

• Fully designed a mobile robotic platform applying learned concepts regarding electromechanical assembly, Atmel microcontrollers, low-level programming in Arduino IDE, high-level programming in ROS framework and artificial intelligence in robotics.• Validated the design of the mobile robot platform under a competitive scenario.• Acquired C/C++ programming skills;• Explored the use of sensors (e.g., range finders, encoders, cameras) and actuators (e.g., servo motors, stepper motors, DC motors) used in robotics;• Acquired concepts in control theory, robotic design and low-cost design.

Bachelor Of Applied Science - Basc, Nanotechnology

Computing Option, Machine Learning/Ai

Co-Operative Education In Research Certificate, Research And Development