Accomplished biomedical engineer with Research and Development expertise and achievements in microfluidics, optics and photo-physics. 15 years’ experience in design & engineering hardware automation module and complete systems for complex biological workflow and integration in both industrial and academic settings. Demonstrated success in dynamic start-up environment showcased by being an essential contributor for successful multi-million-dollar acquisition. Areas of expertise include: • Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) instrument design, build, maintenance and revisions from breadboard to pre-commercial prototype• Design & optimization of microfluidic systems for precise delivery of small volume of costly reagents• Full prototype system build including NGS sequencers, laser scanning multiphoton microscopes, ultrafast transient absorption spectrometers with femtosecond lasers• Fluorescence applications for DNA and protein detection and characterization • Multiple disciplines of light microscopy including epifluorescence, confocal, multiphoton, second-harmonic imaging, STED of super-resolution, and TIRF.• Cell culturing, fixation and immunostaining for cell focal adhesions and F-actin filaments.• Serial immunohistochemical (IHC) staining for multiple antigens on FFPE tissue slides• Solidworks for mechanical designs.• 3D printing for fast hardware prototyping and lab equipment improvements.• Motion (stages) and temperature (thermal cycling and isothermal) control.• LabView programming for instrument control, data acquisition and analysis.• Image analysis using ImageJ and LabView.• Spectroscopic skills for detection of gas and liquid molecules, including UV-VIS, FTIR, Laser spectrometers like ICOS and LIDAR, and platereader for fluorescence and absorption• Strong photonics background including light sources, photodetectors, optical filters, polarization components, and nonlinear optics.• Extensive experience with characterization and application of pulsed lasers.