Vikrant Patel Email & Phone Number

Reading, PA, US

University Of Pittsburgh

• Leading data analysis efforts using MATLAB software for two research projects; evaluating the impact of cervical fusion on range of motion and the ability to perform activities of daily living (ADLs)

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

• Received funding for research proposal, “Determining the Accuracy of Cervical Range of Motion Data Collected Post Cervical Fusion”
• Analyzed, compared, and optimized the data collected from portable inertial measurement unit sensors and an optical tracking system for cervical fusion patients
• Utilized MATLAB to analyze data and to perform comparison of the two methods to determine overall accuracy

Exton, PA

• Led proof of concept efforts in combining collagen and fiber technologies for potential use in clinical applications
• Supported product design transfer of an innovative alternative to traditional ACL reconstruction; assisted in processing of implant, performed product packaging and labeling
• Supported sample prepping for various analytical test methods including GC, GPC, and IV; utilized furnace for ash content determination and helium pycnometer for porosity determination
• Performed day-to-day tasks within multiple R&D labs including restocking materials, prepping for and supporting product testing, and packaging products

Exton, Pennsylvania, United States

• Led the creation and execution of multiple engineering change documentations for a meniscus repair product
• Supported new technology development by synthesizing bioactive glass using various chemicals, lab equipment, and furnaces; sieved down material to multiple fractions for future use in other medical applications
• Assisted engineers and scientists with lab testing such as injection, set time, and compression testing for calcium phosphate cement product; analyzed FTIR scans of various Beta-TCP, collagen, and bioactive glass.
• Performed day-to-day tasks within multiple R&D labs including restocking materials, prepping for and supporting product testing, and packaging products

Reading, PA

• Supported engineers in the areas of new product development, testing, researching of technical information, and report writing for a mechanical thrombectomy device
• Designed and performed various experiments involving sample size selection, test fixture assembly iterations, test procedures, and data collection to assess usability and transportation of medical products
• Analyzed data and wrote technical reports to document history of test protocol and study outcomes to support product design changes and to ensure design robustness