Michael Harris, Ph.D. Email & Phone Number

Irvine, California, United States

Perform biocompatibility assessments of ventilators, breathing circuits, and patient accessories. Create biocompatibility evaluation plans, biocompatibility evaluation reports, and standard gap analysis reports; manage testing with outside vendors and interpret test reports; aid engineering teams with product redesigns to meet updated standards. Proficient.

Memphis, Tennessee

• Researched novel anti-biofilm agents and local drug delivery systems as means to combat orthopedic infection. Progressively assumed additional responsibilities including maintenance and repair of research equipment.
• Developed and/or studied multiple classes of antibiotic delivery systems including polymeric hydrogels, calcium sulfate/phosphate, phospholipid coatings, and iron oxide based nanoparticles
• Performed pre-clinical biocompatibility analysis using tissue culture and in vivo studies
• Analyzed antibiofilm properties of novel quorum sensing molecules and their synthetic derivatives, including use of multidrug resistant bacteria in a BSL II environment, as part of drug discovery efforst
• Optimized the manufacturing process for creating magnetically responsive polymeric microbeads for improved yield, drug loading, and stimuli responsiveness, resulting in the submission of a provisional patent
• Collaborated with local orthopedic companies to identify and address key opinion leader (KOL) concerns when utilizing synthetic bone grafts for antibiotic delivery, leading to a publication for surgeon use

Knoxville, Tennessee

• Routinely trained new hires and performed quality evaluations of existing employees to ensure compliance with company standards
• Facilitated training and new physician onboarding while serving as Assistant Project Lead during the establishment of a new team in the St. Louis region
• Performed quality evaluations, assisted with personnel integration, and modified existing training protocols to facilitate the acquisition of a new team in Houston from a competitor
• Collaborated with numerous physicians and gained experience in the clinical use of medical devices

Doctor Of Philosophy - Phd, Biomedical/Medical Engineering, 3.96

Master Of Science - Ms, Biomedical/Medical Engineering, 3.94

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Biomedical/Medical Engineering, 3.67