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• Leveraged biotechnology and data science expertise to provide insight on grant-making and investment opportunities, primarily in life sciences and CRISPR-based technologies

Seattle, Washington, United States

• Built deep learning models to predict genetic regulatory parts directly from DNA genome sequences• Developed high-throughput CRISPRa experimental workflows for prototyping genetic parts in bacteria• Built computational CRISPRa/i gene regulation models as well as kinetic metabolic models and run HPC simulations• Engineered CRISPRa and CRISPRi gene regulatory circuits in cell-free systems and bacteria• Designed optogenetic systems to regulate genes in cell-free systems and… Show more • Built deep learning models to predict genetic regulatory parts directly from DNA genome sequences• Developed high-throughput CRISPRa experimental workflows for prototyping genetic parts in bacteria• Built computational CRISPRa/i gene regulation models as well as kinetic metabolic models and run HPC simulations• Engineered CRISPRa and CRISPRi gene regulatory circuits in cell-free systems and bacteria• Designed optogenetic systems to regulate genes in cell-free systems and bacteria Show less

• Applied machine learning algorithms and interactive data explorations tools in the biotech industry

• Led weakly labs of 15-20 students and taught MATLAB, Simulink, and Python to control heating and pumping systems.

• Applied neural networks to analyze the inertia focusing of asymmetric particles in microfluidic channels.• Developed data analysis tools for automatic cell detection. Improved single-cell encapsulation protocols.• Evaluated the relationship between cell cycle and cell deformation by shear stress using microfluidic channels. • Studied novel drug delivery tools based on self-folding microdevices and sustained drug release from wax matrices.

• Tutored 6-12 students by implementing a peer-led-team learning approach in order to build a strong chemical engineering foundation.• Led weekly problem-solving sessions, assisted the professor in organizing and grading the course, and lectured in Vapor-Liquid Equilibrium.

Leuven, Belgium

• Advanced the use of self-folding 3D tetrode shells for single, live cells recordings.• Microfabricated and tested the devices, cultured the cardiomyocytes, and improved the data analysis software performance.

Doctor Of Philosophy - Phd, Chemical Engineering And Data Science

Technology Entrepreneurship Certificate

Data Science Certificate

Bachelor Of Science In Chemical And Biomolecular Engineering, Chemical And Biomolecular Engineering, Overall: 3.81, Core: 3.96

Minor In Mathematics, 3.96