Résumé
SUMMARY
Ph.D. in mechanical engineering with proven experience in product and process design, scientific research, and higher education. Expert problem solver and team leader with excellent analytical, communication, and technical skills. Accomplished researcher with a detail-oriented, results-driven approach to scientific discovery. Recognized expert of biomechanics and mechanical testing with prolific publication record.
QUALIFICATIONS PROFILE
Experience/Skills
Analytical, Engineering and Scientific
• Developing and implementing theoretical models for analysis of mechanical test data
• Developing manufacturing and test procedures for mechanical components and medical devices
• Designing and fabricating macro- and micromechanical test equipment
Laboratory
• Mechanical engineering measurements: temperature, strain, pressure, flow, vibration, radiation
• High resolution methods: atomic force microscopy, quartz crystal microbalance, light scattering
• Materials testing and machining: milling machine, lathe, band saw, drill press
• Macro- and micrmechanical testing of biological tissues (e.g., bone, cartilage, ligaments)
• Cell culture
Computers
• Computer-aided design and engineering, finite element analysis: AutoCAD, I-DEAS, ANSYS
• Programming languages: C, C++, FORTRAN, LabVIEW, Maple, MATLAB, Pascal, Visual Basic
Education
Ph.D., Mechanical Engineering, GPA: 3.74/4 (2005)
Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ
B.S., Mechanical Engineering, cum laude (1996)
Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ
WORK AND RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
Associate Professor of Engineering (August 2009-Present)
Division of Math, Science, and Engineering (Northern Virginia Community College, Annandale, VA)
• Teach engineering mechanics and computer programming classes.
• Develop course material, including syllabi, lecture notes, presentations, and study guides.
• Mentor and advise students.
• Serve on departmental committees.
• Achievements:
– Highest rating of “Excellent” on Dean’s annual performance reviews.
– Certified to teach distance-learning courses.
– Outstanding internal and external student evaluations; courses consistently have waiting lists.
– Nominated by students as Professor of the Year.
Director of Technology Research & Development(August 2011-July 2012)
Novanex, Inc. (North Brunswick, NJ)
• Oversaw validation of new techniques for blood glucose monitoring and breast cancer detection.
• Developed tests and devices based on new technologies.
• As primary investigator, led the writing and submission of grant proposals.
• Achievements:
– Obtained provisional U.S. Patent for new blood glucose monitoring technology.
– Received excellent reviews on SBIR proposal; resubmission expected to be funded
Visiting Scientist, Postdoctoral Fellow (October 2005-July 2011)
Section on Tissue Biophysics and Biomimetics, Laboratory of Integrative and Medical Biophysics (National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD)
• Developed new approaches to determine properties of tissues by combining theory and experiment.
• Designed new apparatus for microscale mechanical measurements of soft gels and tissues.
• Developed data analysis methods for high-throughput mechanical measurements.
• Supervised and mentored student and junior researchers.
• Achievements:
– Scientific contributions published in eight journal articles, one book chapter, and numerous proceedings.
– 1st Place, Computational Biology, Biophysics, Evolutionary Biology – NICHD Annual Competition.
– Recipient of NIH Intramural Research Traineeship Award.
Graduate Fellow (January 1999-September 2005)
Department of Orthopaedics (New Jersey Medical School, Newark, NJ)
Neuroengineering Research Laboratory, Department of Biomedical Engineering and Advanced Materials Testing Laboratory, Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ)
(Bell Laboratories, Murray Hill, NJ)
• Developed and implemented protocols for preparing and testing novel materials for cellular engineering.
• Designed test fixtures and protocols for mechanical testing of soft materials.
• Developed and implemented new mechanical testing methodologies.
• Formulated hypothesis on loading pathway responsible for acute thoracolumbar fractures.
• Prepared and tested cadaveric spine specimens for various scientific and clinical studies.
• Achievements:
– Scientific contributions published in six journal articles, two book chapters, and numerous proceedings.
– Awarded patent (US 8,389,700).
– Recipient of NSF IGERT Fellowship on Integratively Engineered Biointerfaces.
– Recipient of New Jersey Center for Biomaterials Summer Research Award.
– Recipient of Excellence in Biomechanics Fellowship.
– Appointed Head Teaching Assistant; responsible for training and advising new teaching assistants.
Quality Assurance Manager, Applications and Quality Engineer (May 1996-January 1999)
S. S. White Technologies, Inc., Piscataway, NJ
• Managed department of five quality inspectors.
• Supervised and monitored process and quality assurance compliance, including planning and reviewing of documentation required for the Production Part Approval Process, FAA Federal Aviation Regulation 21, and FDA Code of Federal Regulations 21.
• Served as customer liaison on quality issues and implemented quality programs to reduce part defects.
• Designed and developed flexible shafts for automotive, aerospace, medical, and industrial applications.
• Developed procedures for the manufacture and testing of flexible shafts, and software to record test data.
• Achievements:
– Advised Director of Quality in project planning and development leading to ISO 9000 certification.
– Played pivotal role is retaining key contracts and procuring new contracts.
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