Derek Sanchez Email & Phone Number

Provo, Utah Area

Spearheaded development of a precise temperature control system for 3D printed microfluidic devices with high-resolution printing (7.6 m x 7.6 m x 10 m)Executed hands-on electrical and optical testing of microfluidic devices, ensuring system integrity and performanceOptimized system performance through detailed thermal analysis and simulations using COMSOL Multiphysics®Investigated and optimized compatibility of quantum dots with 3D printing resins to enhance temperature measurement accuracy in microfluidic systemsLed a multidisciplinary project team, mentoring over 21 undergraduate students in technical and research tasks

Course: Fundamentals of Biomedical EngineeringTutored on course material to groups and individuals. Instructed students using commercial and open-source devices for motion capture, blood pressure measurement, pulse oximetry measurement, blood glucose monitoring, EMG, and EKG.

Course: Intro to BiomechanicsTutored on course material to groups and individuals. Instructed students on use of OpenSim musculoskeletal modeling.

Course: Material ScienceTutored on course material to groups and individuals. Operated various machinery for labs (Instron and MTS tensile testers, Micro hardness tester, Rolling mill, and Furnace). Led exam review sessions.

Created LabVIEW program for experimental testing of quantum dot fluorescence

In collaboration with Becton Dickinson and Co.Developed needle magnetization device; Attained patentInvestigated effect of commercial device to recreate effect on steel needlesCreated a device designed to create the needed magnetic signature that could be added into the production line without causing delay in manufacturing process

Collaborated with multi-disciplined team to create a water heating system to be implemented in rural areaTested and validated designs used in piping and insulation for final productTraveled to Peru and implemented final systemManaged team in charge of insulation design and testingTranslated between team and Peruvian customers/ community in Porcón, PeruTraveled to Peru and implemented final system

Provo, Utah

Collected data on students in single and dual language classroom settingsAnalyzed and entered data for statistical studyCollaborated with team to present results for academic journalCreated training videos for instruction of program to teachers

Doctor Of Philosophy - Phd, Mechanical Engineering

Activities and Societies: Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers Dissertation: “Development of Temperature Measurement and Control.

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Mechanical Engineering And French

Activities and Societies: Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers Minor: French