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Boston, Massachusetts, United States

• Improving the inducibility of vascularization in engineered tissues using genetically engineered fibroblasts.
• Designed and conducted dose-response experiments to quantify growth factor production in relation to small molecule dosage.
• Planned and executed bulk hydrogel experiments to optimize tunability of vascularization with lymphatic endothelial cells.
• Completed florescent staining, confocal microscopy imaging, and MATLAB data analysis to quantify and analyze levels of vascularization in hydrogel experiments.
• Implemented two-channel microfluidic devices for vascular perfusion modelling.

United States

- Participated in and supported relevant work involving stem cells, exosomes, gene therapy, animal surgery, and CRISPR gene editing- Conducted research on the viability of reprogramming HK2 cells (adult human epithelial kidney) cells into induced nephron progenitor cells in 3D cultures- Conducted a study on maximizing the longevity of iNPs in 2D cultures.

Tennessee, United States

• Led one-on-one 90 minute bi-weekly tutoring sessions for high school students to help them improve their standardized testing scores.
• Assembled personalized lesson plans and homework to target areas of improvement specific to each individual.
• Kept records of homework, diagnostic exams, and testing scores in order to track progress

• Completed 8-10 hours of individual research per week.
• Studied noninvasive sensing and diagnostic technology for point-of-care application.
• Worked along other engineers to contribute to the development of a portable transdermal sensor for metabolic assessment.
• Researched existing studies, journals, and patents in order to apply existing technology to new circuits and conversion algorithms pertinent to current projects.

Providence, Rhode Island, United States

Hickory, North Carolina, United States

• Completed research, compiled data, and completed statistical analyses to be presented to a team of engineers.
• Attended meetings and presentations to learn more details about the company's ongoing research.
• Researched and developed research techniques, procedures and tests to reduce product testing time.
• Coordinated workloads to fit with tight deadlines and employee schedules.
• Developed processes based on critical needs, preset efficiency standards and cost reduction measures.

Doctor Of Philosophy - Phd, Bioengineering And Biomedical Engineering

Prep, Bioengineering And Biomedical Engineering

Biomedical And Chemical Engineering

Minors: Chemistry and Engineering Management

Education record

Activities and Societies: Varsity Track and Field, Habitat for Humanity, Student Connectors Graduated Salutatorian