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Irvine, California, United States

Advisor: Dr. Christopher C.W. Hughes• Employing bulk and single-cell RNA sequencing techniques to unravel the intricacies of cell-cell communication underlying the development of tissue-specific vasculature and disease progression. • Utilizing COMSOL computational fluid dynamics software to design and model pressure-driven vascularized microphysiological systems, enabling the simulation and optimization of complex fluid flow dynamics. • Applying cell culture and molecular biology techniques to construct vascularized organ-on-a-chip models while quantifying transcriptomic and proteomic profiles through qPCR, ELISAs, and immunofluorescence staining. • Mentoring undergraduate students in the fields of tissue engineering, computational fluid dynamics, and single-cell RNA sequencing, fostering their development and guiding them in pursuing their own projects. Assisting them in applying for university-specific funding opportunities.

Advisor: Dr. Anna Grosberg• Garnered proficiency in basic cell culture and tissue culture techniques, ensuring proper maintenance and growth of cell lines and tissue samples.• Developed and optimized protocols for the pharmacological induction of hypoxia in vitro, quantifying the efficacy of the induction method and providing valuable recommendations for further improvements.

• Streamlined and optimized the ordering process for lab supplies, implementing inventory management techniques to enhance the user interface and improve efficiency.• Provided comprehensive training to new undergraduate and master's students, ensuring proficiency in fundamental laboratory techniques, safety protocols, and animal husbandry. Led instruction on sterile techniques for the safe performance of murine surgery in the induction of a peripheral artery disease model. • Implemented a cost-saving mouse breeding program, successfully reducing laboratory expenses while maintaining the required experimental models.

San Luis Obispo, California Area

Advisor: Dr. Trevor R. Cardinal• Implemented a murine femoral artery ligation model to replicate arteriogenesis observed in peripheral artery disease, providing valuable insights into vascular remodeling. • Conducted experiments to quantify the influence of sympathetic innervation, myogenic tone, and nitric oxide production on vascular tone during arteriogenesis. Utilized perfusion of pharmacological agents in a dose-dependent manner over in vivo vessels. • Secured university funding to design and manufacture a syringe heater, reducing experimental time and enhancing overall efficiency. • Developed a customized MATLAB script to automate data analysis, ensuring robust statistical analyses and improving the reliability of results.

San Luis Obispo, California Area

• Served as a teaching assistant for general chemistry, introduction to biomedical engineering, and a graduate mouse surgery class, providing valuable support to both undergraduate and graduate students. • Actively engaged in seminars focused on the scholarship of teaching and learning, where I analyzed research articles and books to discuss current topics in the field. • Developed and curated worksheets that implemented active learning techniques into general chemistry classrooms, fostering student engagement and understanding. • Instructed students during laboratory sessions of an integrated general chemistry course, guiding them through experiments and ensuring adherence to safety protocols. • Assisted with grading homework and quizzes, providing timely feedback to students while ensuring compliance with university ethics policies. • Responsible for the animal husbandry and performing immunofluorescence staining of tissue samples for a graduate mouse surgery class

Bryan/College Station, Texas Area

Advisors: Dr. Duncan J. Maitland and Dr. Mary Beth Monroe• Designed and implemented an innovative in vitro gunshot wound model to study the hemostatic effectiveness of shape memory polymer foams, contributing to the development of potential wound healing solutions. • Assisted in quantifying the cytotoxicity of degradation products from shape memory polymer foams through chemical synthesis and subsequent analysis, advancing the understanding of their biocompatibility. • Developed a customized MATLAB script to accurately calculate the volume of brain aneurysms based on two-dimensional CT images, providing a valuable tool for researchers and clinicians in the field.

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San Francisco Bay Area

I was the Assistant Education Coordinator for science and engineering camps for summer camps, and was responsible for developing online surveys.

Doctor Of Philosophy - Phd, Bioengineering And Biomedical Engineering

Bioengineering And Biomedical Engineering

Activities and Societies: Biomedical Engineering Society, College of Engineering Ambassador, Tau Beta Pi

High School

Activities and Societies: Founder and President of Inspire, a 3D printing club I graduated as a Valedictorian and was co-captain.