Resume of Biomedical Engineer

Title
Biomedical Engineer

Primary Skills
Several years of practical research/laboratory experience.

Location
US-RI-Providence

Posted
Feb-07-08


SUMMARY
-- Biomedical Science and Engineering --

Science and engineering specialist with broad and in-depth background in physical and life sciences, computer programming/simulations, applied math, and data analysis/statistics.

* Several years of practical research/laboratory experience.
* Successfully completed challenging PhD program (research, teaching, coursework; 4.0 GPA), voluntarily took courses at other universities at the same time, and reduced my labs' expenses by securing funding from other sources (fellowships, teaching assistantships; $114,873 altogether).
* Cut experimental failure rate in half (no shortcuts, no sloppiness, uncompromising quality control).
* Developed novel quantitative stereological techniques, which were presented in scientific publications.
* Routinely worked on complex projects that required work during non-core business hours.
* Acquired 7 fellowships during higher-education period.
* Additional proficiencies in neural modeling, signals & systems, mechanical and electrical engineering, and materials science.
* Proven written, oral, and graphic communication skills, as demonstrated in laboratory training and classroom teaching settings.

Also: Habit of working across disciplinary boundaries and outside professional comfort zone; acquire new skills rapidly. Great accuracy, attention to detail, continuous quality control, and troubleshooting skills. Strong concern for health and safety. Ability to work independently and in a team and to supervise the work of others. Love of learning. Commitment to excellent work in biomedical science or engineering.


EDUCATION

Ph.D., M.Sc., Experimental Psychology, Brown University, Providence, RI 2007
Fields: Neurobiology, Molecular Biology, Pharmacology, Microscopy, Stereology, Histology & Histochemistry, Quantitative Analysis, Acoustics

Coursework included:
Cellular and Molecular Biology, Molecular and Regulatory Biochemistry, Genetics (behavioral, molecular, population, quantitative), Psychopharmacology, Developmental Neurobiology, Behavioral Neuroscience, Physiological Psychology, Visual Perception, Human Sensory Processing, Learning & Cognition, Behavior Modification, Organic Chemistry I & II, Physical/Inorganic Chemistry (Equilibrium, Rate, and Structure), Electromagnetism and Modern Physics, Electrical Circuits and Signals, Computational Neuroscience, Quantitative Methods, Experimental Design and Data Analysis.

M.A. (Diplom II), Economics and Business Administration 1998
University of Duisburg, Germany
Minor in Econometrics and Statistics

ADDITIONAL EDUCATION

Mathematical Physics, Rhode Island College, Providence 2006
Mechanics, University of Rhode Island, Kingston/Providence 2002

RECOGNITIONS

Acknowledgment of excellence in organic chemistry (Brown University Chemistry Department).
Honors in both medical-school classes taken (Molecular & Regulatory Biochemistry, Human Brain & Behavior).
One of two students in department (out of 119) with M.A. degree with highest grade average.


EXPERIENCE

BROWN UNIVERSITY, Providence, RI 2000-2007

Laboratory Researcher (2002-2007)
* Successfully designed and conducted 6 dissertation research projects while overfulfilling sample-size requirements.
* Wrote most comprehensive dissertation in the department's history (346 pages), including extensive conceptual background (> 100 pages).
* Quantitated levels of protein expression in neurons and axons using metal-enhanced benzidine derivatives and fluorescence intensity measurements, respectively.
* Developed protocol for antibody specificity testing using denaturing and native polyacrylamide electrophoresis and western blotting.
* Routinely used a wide variety of imaging software (image capturing, processing, analysis, data extraction, drawing & sketching).
* Developed and applied stereological cell-counting and volume-measurement protocols, using a high-resolution microscope, motorized stage controller, and video camera.
* Developed novel quantitative, unbiased method to adjust stereological parameters for the analysis of tissues from animals of different ages.
* Identified middle- and late-stage apoptotic cells based on cytomorphological features.
* Calibrated and maintained scientific equipment.
* Trained undergraduate students in histological and histochemical methods.

Teaching Assistant (2000-2003, 2005-2006)
* Gave lectures to undergraduate classes.
* Taught and supervised laboratory sections.
* Aided in course website design.
* Graded assignments, laboratory reports, and written examinations.
* Advised undergraduate students during office hours.

VETERANS AFFAIRS MEDICAL CENTER, Providence, RI 2000-2001

Research Assistant
* Treated animals with various pharmacologically active agents, including delivery via mini-osmotic pumps.
* Dissected out telencephalic regions from murine brain tissue.
* Isolated cell nuclei using a multi-step centrifugation procedure and tested for their presence and the fraction's purity.
* Performed protein assay, SDS-PAGE, and immunoblotting.
* Performed densitometric and statistical analyses.
* Trained undergraduate students in molecular and pharmacological methods.


PUBLICATIONS

Publication of Ph.D. thesis by ProQuest Information and Learning.

Templin, T., Simmons, A.M., 2005. Cellular and spatial changes in the anuran superior olive across metamorphosis. Hear. Res. 207, 87-98.

Publication of M.A. thesis as "Selected Economics Master's Thesis" (http://www.econbiz.de/admin/onteam/einzelansicht.shtml?pid=3719,
http://www.uni-duisburg.de/FB5/VWL/OAWI/ARBEITSPAPIERE/paper32.html).


CONFERENCES

Gordon Research Conference on Neuroethology: Behavior, Evolution & Neurobiology, Oxford, UK
Presentation of poster titled "GAP-43 Expression in the Superior Olive across Metamorphic Development."


PROGRAMMING AND COMPUTING SKILLS

Languages: Java, MATLAB.

Math & Stats: Maple, MuPAD, SPSS, MS Excel.

Imaging & Graphics: ImageJ, Corel DRAW & PHOTO-PAINT, Adobe Photoshop, Image-Pro, Optimas, MagnaFire, SigmaPlot, MS Picture Manager & PowerPoint.

Database: SQL, MS Access.

Dynamic Systems: Simulink.

Stereology: Stereo Investigator.

Acoustics: Adobe Audition (Cool Edit).

Web: XML, HTML, Adobe/Macromedia Dreamweaver & Flash.

Other: Apache Ant, MS-DOS & Windows command line, MS Word & Outlook, EndNote.

Able to self-teach on most applications.

Contribution of self-written computational-neuroscience simulation to MATLAB File Exchange
(http://www.mathworks.com/matlabcentral/fileexchange/loadFile.do?objectId=13802&objectType=file).


PROFICIENCIES

Data analysis and statistics:
Descriptive statistics, correlation, regression (OLS, logistic), time series, prediction, factor and cluster analysis, causal modeling, probability theory, combinatorics, probability distributions, estimation theory, hypothesis testing, analysis of variance, chi-square tests, data transformations, nonparametric and distribution-free tests, general linear model, multivariate and nonlinear statistics, GLM, survival analysis, probabilistic risk assessment, safety and reliability engineering, bioinformatics, econometrics, statistical mechanics.

Neural modeling and computational neuroscience:
Encoding and decoding, signal-detection theory, Bayesian and MAP/ML inference, information theory, discrimination optimization, neural networks (deterministic and stochastic; feedforward, recurrent, and top-down), plasticity and learning (unsupervised, supervised, reinforcement, representational), feature-based models (self-organizing map, elastic net), density estimation, expectation maximization.

Signal processing and control systems:
Ordinary and partial differential equations, series and transforms (Fourier, Laplace, Z, Hilbert), transfer functions, convolution, Heaviside step and Dirac delta functions, Green functions, passive and active filters, open- and closed-loop (feedback) systems, PID control, loop tuning, fuzzy logic, dynamic programming, model predictive control, Nyquist plots, contour integrals and complex functions and analysis, state space representations, linear algebra and vector, matrix, and tensor analysis, controllability & observability.

Complex systems:
Cellular automata, nonlinear and chaotic systems, molecular dynamics, self-organized criticality, genetic algorithms, percolation, fractals and kinetic growth processes, phase transitions, renormalization group method, lattice gas/Boltzmann models.


MEMBERSHIPS

Society for Neuroscience.
American Psychological Association.
APA Division of Applied Experimental and Engineering Psychology.
APA Division of Health Psychology.
American Physical Society.
APS Division of Biological Physics.
APS Division of Fluid Dynamics.
APS Forum on Industrial & Applied Physics.


LANGUAGES

Excellent command of German.
Fluency in Chinese and French.
Basic knowledge of Spanish.
Certificate of proficiency in Latin.


ADDITIONAL

Rhode Island Science and Engineering Fair judge.
Readiness to work a flexible schedule.
Immediately available for relocation in the United States as needed.

Certifications
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