EDUCATION
M.S. Biomedical Engineering, Northwestern University
Evanston, IL (June 2014)
• Biomechanical Engineering Focus
• GPA: 3.72
B.S. Mechanical Engineering, University of Virginia Charlottesville, VA (May 2013)
• Dean’s List for Engineering 2009, 2012, 2013
• Minor in Civil Engineering
WORK EXPERIENCE
Research Engineer (July 2014 – Present)
Center for Injury Biomechanics, Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center (Winston-Salem, NC)
• Signal analysis and processing implemented in cadaver testing for application in Anthropomorphic Test Device (ATD) design for the Warrior Injury Assessment Manikin (WIAMan) project. My specific responsibilities include:
o Working group leader tasked with determining and implementing optimal filtering frequencies for use in biofidelity response corridors and injury risk curves
o Programming and managing Matlab code alterations as requested by clients for use in impact data collection
o Design of finite element simulation of impact loading using LS-DYNA and HyperMesh software packages
• Leader of core team tasked with designing an anatomic simulation device for surgical training to be manufactured by clients Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc.
o Creating segmented models using Mimics software and Geomagic Studio finite element modeling
o Ensuring quality control through statistical shape analysis of model tissue
o Presentation of models to Ethicon manufacturing team for evaluation and modification
Guitar Instructor and Junior Counselor (July 2015)
Laura Jeffrey Academy, She Rock She Rock, Girls Rock ‘n Roll Retreat (St. Paul, MN)
• Instructed girls (ages 8 – 15) in fundamentals of guitar and modern music history
• Discussion leader regarding social issues women face in modern society
Graduate Research Assistant (January 2014 - April 2014)
Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University (Chicago, IL)
• Used Motion Analysis software to investigate gait alterations in individuals with plantar flexor weakness for application in design of artificial ankle plantar flexors in prosthetic medical devices for amputees
Undergraduate Research Assistant in Materials Science and Engineering (June 2012 – December 2012)
University of Virginia (Charlottesville, VA)
• Collected Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) and optical microscope images for Commonwealth Center for Advanced Manufacturing (CCAM)
• Performed failure and contamination analysis of metal samples from Rolls Royce jet engine turbine blades, Siemens specimens, and Newport News Shipbuilding ship hulls using optical profilometry and confocal microscopy
Laboratory Assistant, Rapid Prototyping Laboratory (August 2012 – December 2012)
Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, University of Virginia (Charlottesville, VA)
• Designed and printed 3-Dimensional mechanical parts for outside clients using uPrint and Fortus 3D printers and Universal Laser Cutter
SKILLS
• Computer: MATLAB, Autodesk (Inventor, AutoCAD), Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel (macros, pivot tables, Visual Basic for Applications, etc), Abaqus, SolidWorks, NX, Arduino and Parallax Propeller microcontrollers, OrthoTrak motion analysis software, signal processing, controls, familiar with SPSS, Minitab, and JMP statistical packages, Mimics segmentation software, Geomagic Studio, LS-Dyna, LS-PrePost, Finite Element Analysis, CAPA
• Other: Injection molding and CNC milling experience, GMP, in vivo and ex vivo mouse studies, cell-based assays, immunocytoch...
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