Annette Bennett Email & Phone Number

Berkeley, California, United States

- Designed and manufactured a lightweight, chronic reusable implant for high density recording electrodes, personally overseeing the design and printing of the docking and payload modules, as well as engineering a jig for assembly- Designed and implemented an osmotic pump backpack system using SOLIDWORKS and resin printing to deliver dopamine antagonists into the brain.- Performed data analysis on the rate of learning as well as the accuracy in test performance using Python to study the effect of SCH on reward-based learning.- Designed and manufactured an automated operant condition testing environment that correctly distributes a precise amount of seed, backed up by an infrared sensor to ensure seed is properly dispensed, using Adobe Illustrator and laser cutting for circuit board housing.Study the neural computations that underlie auditory perception with a focus on how the brain of birds, namely Zebra Finches, decipher behaviorally relevant sounds and vocalizations used in communicationTrain birds in an operant conditioning task in order to better understand their discernment of auditory perceptual dimensions

Berkeley

Retrieval UGSR:- Performed code refactoring and optimization of a MATLAB program utilizing Oliver & Pharr method used to analyze nanoindentation data, primarily using a Berkovich tip, based on literature searches'Feasibility of Using Diamond-Like Carbon Films in total joint replacements: A perspective'- An opinion piece providing a holistic assessment about the advantages and disadvantages of incorporating Diamond-Like Carbon films as protective overcoats on the individual components of total joint replacement systems to mitigate wear, corrosion, and metal-ion release in current orthopedic implants- Designed and created images and figures using Adobe Illustrator to expand on the text in the paper'A Systematic Review of the Bio-Tribological Implications of UHMWPE in Total Joint Replacements':- A review paper delving into the biocompatibility and tribological behavior of UHMWPE- Conducted literature review and indexed using Zotero and Mendeley

Berkeley, California, United States

Researching increasing yield and resource efficiency by investigating symbiotic microbe interactions in a hydroponic environment.Developing mechanical automation from Arduino controlled water maintenance and labor free planting/harvesting using SolidWorks and Arduino.

Berkeley, California, United States

Development of Whole Skin Locomotion for marine and underwater environments to special challenges for real-world adoption.Study how the fluid dynamics of operating underwater changes dexterous manipulation, and test novel robotic mechanisms in the field.

Fremont, California, United States

Tested and fleshed out a cloud workload protection system using virtual machines and traffic generation.Development of product marketing collateral for the RSA trade show, as well as coordinate team access daily detail booth assignmentAnalyze various dataset and deliver an assessment report on the efficacy of the product in comparison with other open source tools

Santa Barbara

Media management including logo design and website buildingEditing and translation of technical documents including user manuals and start guides

Bachelor'S Degree, Mechanical Engineering, 3.9

Activities and Societies: Theunissen Lab, Medical Polymer Group, Vertical Farming at Berkeley, Embodied Dexterity Group, Engineers.

4.0

Honors and Awards: President's Honor Roll Enrolled in college courses while in high school through the dual-enrollment program.

High School Diploma, 4.0

Activities and Societies: DP Engineering Academy, Concert Band, Math Club, Science ClubHonors and Awards: National Honors Society.