-Technical lead that works closely with customers to determine optimal polyurethane chemistries for a wide variety of new applications-Contact point and expert for customer questions about materials used in their existing technologies. -Successfully managed OQ and PQ validations for high complexity device.

As part of a three-person team, used characterization modalities to assess technology success. Modalities included Raman and Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopies, rheology, microCT, atomic force microscopy, high-content screening, and mechanical testing. Designed the experimental protocols for these modalities depending on material type and analyzed data to understand the effectiveness of novel treatments using molecular and structural properties as key metrics.• Developed total study plan for novel biomaterial mechanical, molecular, in vitro, and in vivo characterization of biomaterial• Learned function and expected output of five new modalities

Developing a novel three-dimensional cell culture device that yields muscle tissue that more closely resembles native in vivo tissue than a standard two-dimensional tissue culture flask. This device uses silkworm substrates woven onto a laser-engraved PMMA chassis, utilizing the biocompatibility of both materials. Mouse myoblasts are seeded onto the three-dimensional silk fibers, allowing them to grow in a suspended environment—preferable to traditional growth surfaces.• Analyzing expression increases between experimental silk substrates and polystyrene tissue culture surfaces• Defining molecular biology and mechanical testing methods to prove device efficacy and tissue healthThe development of this device has been an intensive course in general device design, recognizing and eliminating failure points, the integration of biology and materials science, organization of research failures (and occasional successes, of course), and self-motivation and perseverance.

• Perform laboratory experimentation to simulate muscular atrophy in microgravity• Assist in developing laboratory protocols by compiling data from journal publications• Utilize instrumentation such as ViCell, confocal microscope, and UV-Vis spectrophotometer• Report regularly to graduate student and Dr. Vargis on cell growth and progress

Supported technology commercialization and intellectual property protection. I developed several SOPs for required reporting to funding agencies and for distribution of university technologies to consumers. Drafted patents and found prior art to improve the strength of claims for university technologies. Researched available markets for technologies.• Coordinated elimination of multi-year backlog of 47 federal funding requirements within the iEdison platform• Performed prior art and marketability searches for over 70 university technologies

Within this startup company, was given a large project to design a method for tracking a fiber optic PICC line through the vasculature to the cavoatrial junction of the heart. Created a blood-mimicking solution and established a method for how blood flow direction can be used to determine fiber optic placement.• Designed second-generation product feature as part of a $20-million technology acquisition• Designed calibration method for system to monitor kidney health during surgery—currently in human trial phase

• Teach application of “Principles of Biomaterials” course concepts in a laboratory setting• Organize and direct laboratory experiments for over 40 biological engineering students• Lead small group discussions on self-directed lab project development and execution• Guide students through their lab reports by helping to strengthen their technical writing