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Minneapolis, Mn, Us

Hanau, De

Development of implantable titanium housing products from concept to release into sustained production. Responsibilities included collaboration with technical resources for tooling and fixture development, process development, quality control plan and inspection method development, management of overall project timelines, authoring engineering investigation protocols and reports, performing capability studies and authoring work instructions.

Hanau, De

Minneapolis And St. Paul, Minnesota, Us

Responsible for completing computer-aided engineering projects including Pro/Engineer design, ANSYS solid model structural analysis, and MATLAB optimization and simulation. Participated in various thermal engineering and design projects using ANSYS to model fluid flow and structural problems. Performed concept sketching and rendering.-Tested, evaluated, and improved design of energy-storing orthosis to demonstrate functionality and clinical efficacy of Hybrid Functional Electrical Stimulation Gait-Assist System.-Participated in year-long New Product Design and Business Development project as a consultant for a medical device company; collaborated closely with other group members in creating a working product prototype and business plan.

Minneapolis And St. Paul, Minnesota, Us

Teaching assistant for undergraduate thermodynamics course.

Minneapolis, Mn, Us

Determined methods of carbon dioxide removal and proposed method and design for dissolved gas removal from aqueous solution for $15.8 billion medical device corporation. Identified and procured technologies and materials, developed test methods to evaluate materials, and tested resulting prototype. Characterized membranes for use in degassing module.-Successfully developed prototype of degassing module to determine feasibility of new venture.-Communicated overall contributions and findings at end-of-internship presentation.

Iowa City, Iowa, Us

Supported cardiothoracic surgeon in artificial lung and pulmonary perfusion research and prototype development. Collected and analyzed data for various studies using LabVIEW while gaining experience with hemodynamic monitoring equipment andperforming various benchtop perfusion simulations. Acted as operating room technician during live animal studies. Presented research poster at two consecutive fairs.-Developed artificial chest prototype for lung perfusion and imaging studies.-Composed undergraduate honors thesis based on work as Research Assistant.

New Haven, Ct, Us

Examined muscle tissue response in mice with induced hind limb ischemia. Supported laboratory research in pathology. Performed immunofluorescence and immunohistochemical slide staining. Histologically evaluated fixed muscle and brain tissue slides. Managed group of students in performing basic lab skills and slide staining techniques

Iowa City, Iowa, Us

Assisted HHMI laboratory associate member in muscular dystrophy experiments. Collected tissue samples and operated microtome to prepare slides for microscopic imaging. Performed DNA processing, PCR, and gel electrophoresis to determine genotype of mice. Trained new undergraduate laboratory staff in techniques and protocols.

Master’S Degree, Mechanical Engineering, Minor In Product Design

B.S.E., Biomedical Engineering

High School