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Cambridge, Ma, Us

Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States

Houston, Texas, United States

Houston, Texas Area

Thesis: Development of a 3D printable in vitro vascular model for therapeutic applicationsThesis advisors: Drs. Jordan Miller and Omid Veiseh• Established a 3D printed endothelialized vascular model to be used in the screening of compounds and therapeutic strategies for transport across vasculature of varying tissues• Proficient in endothelializing microfluidic channels generated via projection stereolithography• Improved the endothelialization procedure and perfusion protocol to achieve endothelial barrier function within the hydrogel model• Demonstrated the utility of this model for studies involving ultrasound-enhanced transport across the endothelial barrier for applications in drug delivery• Generated a 3D printed perfused blood-brain barrier (BBB) model consisting of endothelial cells, pericytes, and astrocytes to assess facilitated transport of therapeutics across the BBB• Collaborated on various other projects such as the creation of an insulin-producing implant for Type 1 diabetes, the isolation of functional hepatocytes from human livers for use in liver tissue engineering, and the fabrication of a vascularized skin mimic to study the transmission of mosquito-borne viruses

Lincoln, Nebraska Area

I worked as an outreach assistant where I was challenged to improve my scientific communication and presentation skills via the presentation of nanoscience concepts at events.• Communicated the principles and applications of nanoscience and nanotechnology to the public• Created new science lessons and made presentations on STEM topics to people outside the university, such as those at schools, museums, competitions, shopping malls, and fairs• Provided administrative support for nanoscience conferences and workshops

Lincoln, Nebraska Area

For this fellowship, I served as a mentor to two undergraduate students in the areas of outreach and scientific communication.• Developed a twelve-week curriculum consisting of twelve one-hour lessons on nanoscience and nanotechnology to present at local middle schools. This curriculum was implemented at three local middle schools after its development.• Conceptualized and created three new outreach kits to be used at all outreach events conducted by the Nebraska Center for Materials and Nanoscience

Orlando, Florida Area

I participated in a ten week REU program titled Engineering and Nanoscience of Materials in Device Applications in Biotechnology and Medicine. During this program, my project investigated functionalized electrospun nanoscaffolds on 3D printed microelectrode arrays. • Performed nanofiber fabrication and functionalization techniques• Applied characterization techniques such as Fourier-Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR), dissolution studies, contact angle studies, scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and bacterial studies on nanofiber scaffolds• Delivered a publication-ready manuscript draft at the end of the program and made a final oral and poster presentation of project results at the program’s summer research symposium• Co-author on a work published in the IEEE Journal of Microelectromechanical Systems

Lincoln, Nebraska Area

I participated in the Undergraduate Creative Activities and Research Experience (UCARE) program where I worked in the Chemical Engineering department on a project that focused on nanoscale understandings of polymer thin films for sustainable energy applications.• Investigated proton transport properties within thin films and how properties differed based on fabrication method• Trained in multiple thin film deposition techniques, such as spin coating, dip-coating, and layer-by-layer self assembly• Performed characterization of proton transport via fluorescence microscopy

Doctor Of Philosophy - Phd, Bioengineering

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Chemical And Biomolecular Engineering