SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
• Over 9 years of experience developing finite element and computational fluid dynamics models of physiological systems
• Experienced in simultaneous project management of both long and short term projects
• Author/co-author of 3 peer reviewed publications and 16 conference abstracts.
• Multidisciplinary background in Biomedical Engineering and Chemical Engineering
• Experienced in providing technical support to both sales professionals and customers in an industrial setting
EDUCATION
Dr Eng: Biomedical Engineering, 2010
Cleveland State University, Cleveland, OH
MS: Chemical Engineering,2005
Cleveland State University, Cleveland, OH
BS: Chemical Science, 1995
Xavier University, Cincinnati, OH
RESEARCH AND EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE
Finite Element Analyst
2011 – August 2012
Department of Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
University of Washington, Seattle, WA
• Develop finite element models of the foot for the design of therapeutic footwear to prevent pressure ulcers in diabetic patients
• Identify parameters and footwear interventions that can affect the predicted contact pressure at the interface of the foot and shoe insole
• Incorporate medical images and clinical data in the construction and validation of foot models
• Conduct a preliminary study to determine the feasibility of modeling the anterior cruciate ligament as a fiber reinforced composite structure
• Collaborate and obtain feedback from physicians and other healthcare professionals to ensure the clinical relevancy of models
Graduate Student Fellow
2005-2010
Department of Biomedical Engineering,
Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH
• Constructed finite element models to study fluid structure interactions occurring in the female bladder and urethra when these structures are subjected to dynamic pressure loads associated with a cough
• Identified mechanical parameters impacting the fluid mechanics predicted during a cough event
• Evaluated the effects of mass and time scaling on the explicit finite element solutions
• Successfully collaborated with physicians to ensure clinical relevancy of research in studying the condition of stress urinary incontinence.
Graduate Student Fellow
2003-2005
Department of Biomedical Engineering,
Cleveland Clinic / Cleveland State University, Cleveland, OH
• Developed...
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