Background
After completing my B.S.E. in Biomedical Engineering (biochemical concentration) in 3.5 years at University of Michigan’s College of Engineering, I am now studying to get my M.S.E. in BME at University of Michigan (SUGS), specializing in Biomaterials and Regenerative Medicine at the start of January 2022.
I am interested in the ways biomaterials, tissue engineering, and regenerative medicine affect our society in order to develop cutting-edge technology and/or therapies in any given scenario. I continuously want to push limits to gain the knowledge that will enable me to integrate material science, medicine, environmental conditions and behavior all together to discover ways that will better enhance the physical and mental health of individuals. My ultimate goal is to help everyone live the longest and most comfortable lives possible by finding creative and impactful solutions. I am also interested in clinical applications surrounding organ transplants, artificial organs, tissue regeneration, and medical devices.
Job experience
August 2021 - present
Biomedical Engineering Graduate Research AssistantUNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN - Cartilage Healing and Regeneration Laboratory (CHaR)
Ann Arbor, MI, USA
• Responsible for histology analysis, tissue fixation, embedding, sectioning, imaging, DNA assay analysis, and cell culture of adult stem cells and chondrocytes to develop clinical applications of cartilage tissue engineering strategies.
• The vision of the CHaR lab is to extend the health-span of patients by maintaining mobility after cartilage injury.
• Working as a research assistant under the direction of Dr. Rhima Coleman.
April 2021 - present
Biomedical Engineering Technician for Artificial Lung Devices (NALs)UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN MEDICINE - Veterans Affairs Healthcare System, Dr. Joseph Potkay Lab
Ann Arbor, MI, USA
• MLung Design & Fabrication: Responsible for the day-to-day assembly and testing of highly efficient 3D printed, hollow fiber based artificial lungs and the assessment of their in vitro and in vivo performance. The goal of the project is to optimize an efficient circular flow path artificial lung for CO2 removal
• MLung Servoregulator System: Designed a novel heat exchanger system with sensors connected to the artificial lung utilizing MATLAB and Sensirion Control Center to reduce the buildup of condensation in the tubing system for the servoregulator of the artificial lung device.
December 2020 - present
Instructional Aid Faculty – Statistics, Computation, and Data Analysis (BME 241)UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN - Department of Biomedical Engineering - Dr. David Chesney, Dr. Kelly Arnold, and Dr. Cynthia Chestek
Ann Arbor, MI, USA
• Support the learning environment as the liaison between the students and the professors to introduce the concepts of statistical data analyses, computational methods, and visualization by utilizing the Python coding language.
• Ideate strategies, tools, methods, and assignments to enhance the student engagement and academic learning environment during the Covid-19 pandemic.
• Assist 100+ students in the completion of coding assignments, learning objectives, and final projects.
• Responsible for creating the laboratory curriculum for students and running lab class and office hours biweekly and/or triweekly.
• Additional responsibilities include: creating grading rubrics, assisting professors during normal class time, attending weekly meetings, creating homeworks and final/midterm projects.
April 2019 - present
Secretary & Political ScribeUniversity of Michigan Central Student Government (CSG)
Ann Arbor, MI, USA
• Transcribe, document, and edit weekly meeting communications for public reference and the Michigan Daily Newspaper.
• Endorse votes, count secret ballots, and run the new electronic voting system.
• I have knowledge in professionalism and accuracy in writing political documentation and resolutions, parliamentary procedure, and Robert’s Rules of Order.
August 2019 - April 2020
Surgical Research Assistant & Medical TechnicianUNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN - Extracorporeal Life Support Laboratory - Dr. Robert Bartlett
Ann Arbor, MI, USA
• Assist surgeons/fellows by scrubbing into preps for research projects including: artificial placenta, artificial lung devices, cardiopulmonary bypass procedures, and ex-vivo heart profusion techniques for heart transplantation.
• Trained in multiple types of surgical sutures and materials, sterile techniques, medical instrument knowledge, administering medications and controlled drugs, placing arterial lines, inserting catheters and foleys, anesthesia, intubation, IACUC and ULAM Animal Handling Safety, and CPR.
• Care for animal research patients in chronic and acute trials/studies (shifts are 6 hours).
• Trained to troubleshoot medical monitors, transducers, and pumps, and responsible for autoclaving instruments.
• Analyze ABGs, VBGs, EKGs, and ACTs and determine the correct administration of fluids/medications to keep vitals steady.
• Helped with data collection and documentation to renew research grants and published papers. Data accumulation includes BPM, saturation of oxygen, arterial and venous pressures, and physiological pH.
Education
University of Michigan College of Engineering - UM (ANN ARBOR)M.S.E., Biomedical Engineering (Biomaterials & Regenerative Medicine)2022 - 2022
I am pursuing my master's degree at the University of Michigan through the Sequential Undergraduate/Graduate Studies Program. (Jan. 2022-Dec.2022)
University of Michigan College of Engineering - UM (ANN ARBOR)B.S.E., Biomedical Engineering (Biochemical)2018 - 2021
I have just completed my B.S.E. in Biomedical Engineering (biochemical concentration) in 3.5 years (Magna Cum Laude) at University of Michigan’s College of Engineering, I am now studying to get my M.S.E. in Biomedical Engineering at University of Michigan (SUGS), specializing in Biomaterials and Regenerative Medicine at the start of January 2022.
Received the University of Michigan Academic Scholarship of Honor (4-year scholarship) for the College of Engineering as an incoming freshman in 2018 as well as a 4-year Alumni Lead Scholarship.
Universite de Technologie de TroyesNon-Degree Seeking, Environmental Health Engineering/Civil Engineering/French Culture, Technology, Language2019 - 2019
Grade: Freshman - Spring Semester 2019 - International Program in Engineering
Non-Degree Seeking (May 2019-July 2019)
Topics Covered: Environmental Sustainability; Environmental Engineering; French Communication, Culture & Technology
• 6-week Study Abroad Engineering Program in Troyes, France, entailing the enhanced knowledge of Sustainability and Industrial Ecology and European Institutions, French Culture and Language, and French Technology
• Assisted in the learning of English for French speaking students.
• Studied under Dr. Junbeum Kim
• Travelled and experienced the culture and traditions of Normandy, St. Malo, Die in France as well as Amsterdam and Brussels
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