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My CV

• Education:

  California Maritime Academy – Marine Engineering Technology (BS)

  University of Delaware – Biomedical Engineering (PhD)

  Imperial College London – Materials (Postdoctoral Research)

• Qualifications:

  Bachelors of Science – Marine Engineering Technology, California Maritime Academy

  3rd Assistant Engineers License

  EPA Certified Technician

  Engineer in Training

  Doctor of Philosophy – Biomedical Engineering, University of Delaware

• Work History:

  • Engineering Intern – Space Systems Loral, Palo Alto, CA
  • Cadet Chief Engineer – California Maritime Academy, Vallejo, CA
  • Graduate Research Assistant – University of Delaware, Newark, DE
  • Graduate Teaching Assistant for Biomechanics II – University of Delaware, Newark, DE
  • Postdoctoral Research Fellow – Imperial College London, London, UK

• Current Job:

  Imperial College London, London, UK                                                                  2017 – Current
  Postdoctoral Research Fellow

  • Led the Wellcome Trust Accelerator for Musculoskeletal Devices
    • Designed and evaluated a microstructured zonal osteochondral scaffold (material fabrication, mechanical testing, biocompatibility, sterilization, cadaveric trials, animal studies)
    • Drafted quarterly reports and met with surgeons, technology consultants, and orthopaedic representatives
    • (1) Invention disclosure submitted
    • (1) Patent renewed (US 9393097 B2)
  • Led the Articular Cartilage component of the UK Regenerative Medicine Platform ‘Acellular/Smart Materials’ Hub (multi-university grant)
    • Rigorously developed and evaluated a cartilage mimic that recapitulates the poroelastic mechanics of the native tissue
    • Drafted quarterly reports and presented at Hub meetings
    • (1) Invention disclosure submitted
  • Led the Biomaterials component of the National Institute for Health Research project ‘PrOTeCT’
    • Developed translational orthopaedic devices for traumatic injuries (non-union fractures and osteochondral lesions) with particular reference to post conflict areas (g., Sri Lanka and Gaza)
    • Drafted yearly reports and presented at advisory board meetings
  • Mentored undergraduate, masters, and PhD students (see Mentoring and Supervision)