Ramses Eduardo Alcaide Aguirre

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EDUCATION

University of Michigan Ann Arbor, MI

Ph.D. in Neuroscience, Pending June 2014

University of Washington Seattle, WA

Bachelors in Electrical Engineering, June 2010

Green River Community College Auburn, WA

Associate of Arts with Honors, June 2006

RESEARCH

University of Washington Seattle, WA Mar. 2009 - Present

Dr. Ernesto Alvarado - School of Forest Resources

Wildfire Combustion Level Autonomous Thermal Imagery Camera

- Developing an Autonomous Infrared Camera used for wildfire

profiling to understand the effects of wildfires and climate

change.

University of Washington Seattle, WA Oct. 2009 - June 2010

Dr. Shwetak Patel - Computer Science and Engineering Assistant Professor

Power Without The Waste: Event Based Harvesting Electrical

Systems

- Developed a piezoelectric harvesting system for use in a wireless

keyboard and the UW Hydrosense project.

- Main author of research paper, paper pending publishing in The

2010 McNair Scholars Journal

WATTR: A method for long-duration self-powered wireless sensing

- Second Author UBICOMP 2010 Conference Paper

University of Brasilia Brasilia, Brazil June 2009 - Present

Dr. Geovany Borges - Electrical Engineering Adjunct Professor

Hybrid Rocket Electrical System

- Programmed a SAM-7 micro-controller to control a hybrid

rockets thrust.

- Built RS-232, RS-422 and RS-485 circuits for serial

communication between a hybrid rocket and a test computer.

- Implemented a telemetric acquisition system using A/D

convertors and varying sensors.

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- Used Labview to develop an interface for control of a hybrid

rocket and for data acquisition.

- Main author of research paper in International Aerospace Journal

Real Time OS For Intelligent Prosthetics

- Programmed a Xenomai realtime OS for telemetric acquisition of

an intelligent prosthetic leg.

University of Brasilia Brasilia, Brazil June 2009 - Oct. 2009

Dr. Carlos Gurgel Veras - Mechanical Engineering Associate Professor

Hybrid Rocket Electrical System

- Refer to Dr. Geovany Borges.

University of Brasilia Brasilia, Brazil June 2009 - Oct. 2009

Dr. Lourdes Brasil - Electrical Engineering Associate Professor

Instrumentation Architecture of Continuos Positive Airway Pressure

For Newborns

- Edited and reviewed paper before publication.

Ischemic cardiopathy diagnosis using artificial intelligence Virtual

Reality Force Feedback Surgery Training Systems

- Researched and studied fuzzy control systems and neural

networks.

- Studied and designed signal processing filters for nerve signals.

Musculoskeletal Balance and Weight in Ankle-foot Prosthetics

- Mentored a team of undergraduates in the development of an

ankle-foot prosthesis.

- Consulted on materials used, structural and functional features

and implementation of signal processing.

University of Washington Seattle, WA June 2008 - June 2009

Alexander Mamishev - Associate Professor-Electrical Engineering

Polydimethylsiloxane Sensitive Skin Project

- Created stretchable conductors using Polydimethylsiloxane and

silver.

- Aided in the construction of a pressure sensor glove for

prosthetics.

University of Washington Seattle, WA Jan. 2007 - March 2008

Dr. Steve Woodard -Assistant Vice President of Minority Affairs

Similarities in Modern Day Electronics and The Ulnar Branch

- Developed a model of the ulnar nerve.

- Constructed nerve model using a PIC8 micro-controller.

- Designed and studied nerve signals and filtering methods.

University of Iowa Iowa City, IW Jan. 2007 - March 2008

Dr. Nathan Niehart - Electrical Engineering Assistant Professor

Similarities in Modern Day Electronics and The Ulnar Branch

- Refer to Dr. Steve Woodard.

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CONFERENCES

The 12th Annual UW Undergraduate Research Symposium June 2010

Presented Power Without The Waste: Event Based Harvesting Electrical

Systems

National Academy of Engineers Grand Challenge May 2010

Presented Wildfire Combustion Level Autonomous Thermal Imagery

Camera

18th Annual Pacific Northwest Regional McNair Conference May 2010

Master of Ceremonies

Presented Power Without The Waste: Event Based Harvesting Electrical

Systems

18th Annual National McNair Research Conference Nov. 2009

Presented: Hybrid Rocket Electrical Systems

International Conference on Efficiency, Cost Optimization, Simulation

and Environmental Impact of Energy Systems (ECOS) Aug. 2009

Honorary Guest of Dr. Carlos Gurgel

Simp sio Brasileiro de Automa o Inteligente (SBAI) Sept. 2009

Honorary Guest of Dr. Geovany Borges

The 11th Annual UW Undergraduate Research Symposium May 2009

Presented: Similarities in Modern Day Electronics and The Ulnar Branch

Space Grant Awards Reception and Poster Session Sept. 2008

Presented: Similarities in Modern Day Electronics and The Ulnar Branch

17th Annual Pacific Northwest Regional McNair Conference May 2008

Master of Ceremonies

16th Annual Pacific Northwest Regional McNair Conference May 2007

Presented: Similarities in Modern Day Electronics and The Ulnar Branch

HONORS

Alliance for Graduate Education and the Professoriate Fellowship

University of Michigan 2010

UM Rackham Merit Fellowship

University of Michigan 2010

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UW College of Engineering Spirit of Community Award

University of Washington 2010

UW College of Engineering Discovery Days Panelist

University of Washington 2010

UW McNair Research Scholarship

University of Washington 2010

Ellerbeck Merit Scholarship

University of Washington 2009

2009 Office of Minority Affairs Student Mentor Speaker

University of Washington 2009

Early Identification Program Research Grant/Scholarship

University of Washington 2009

2009 UW/Community College Advisor Conference Panelist

University of Washington 2009

Mary Gates Scholar

University of Washington 2008

NASA Space Grant Scholar

University of Washington 2008

McNair Post Baccalaureate Achievement Scholar

University of Washington 2008

Dean Undergraduate Research Scholar

University of Washington 2008

2008 Office of Minority Affairs Student Mentor Speaker

University of Washington 2008

Early Identification Program Research Grant/Scholarship

University of Washington 2007

Academic Scholar Honor

Green River Community College 2007

SKILLS

Programming Experience

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- Java, C Variants, Scheme, Matlab, Labview, Verilog, MPLAB,

PSPICE, SISOTOOL and Xenomai RTOS.

Documentation Experience

- Java Doc, Doxygen and Latex.

Language Fluency

- Spanish, Portuguese, Mandarin Chinese and English.

EMPLOYMENT

Dr. Fred Quarnstrom Seattle, WA Aug. 2007 - Sept. 2009

Website designer created http://openwider.org and maintained site.

Alaska Airlines Seattle, WA July 2006 Aug. 2007

Information Technology Specialist; troubleshoot hardware and software,

configured and built computers for the Airport of The Future Project.

Seattle School District Seattle, WA Oct. 2006 Feb. 2008

Information Technology Specialist; troubleshoot hardware and software

problems and maintain computer labs.

Network Support Group Seattle, WA Jan. 2005 Feb 2007

Information Technology Specialist; provided hardware and software support

for homes and business, setup Exchange and Novell Networks.

Punched Down, pulled and made coax, patch and telephone cables.

Green River Community College Auburn, WA Sept. 2004 - Jan. 2005

Taught extra math help sessions after class hours and assisted with

homework and exam preparation.

Kent School District Kent, WA July 2004 Sept. 2004

Imaged workstations and laptop and performed hardware and software

troubleshooting.

COMMUNITY

UW College of Engineering Seattle, WA 2010

Constructed an autonomous Blimp with video and Google Maps navigation

for the Engineering Discovery Days recruitment event.

College Success Foundation Seattle, WA 2010

Setup and taught four workshops to 160 middle and high School students

on how to solder while promoting engineering.

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UW College of Engineering Seattle, WA 2010

Representative of the UW College of Engineering for the inauguration of

Cleveland High School STEM Program.

Tabled College Recruitment Booth.

Office of Minority Affairs Mentor Program Seattle, WA 2008 - 2010

Mentor incoming UW freshman students.

Auburn Food Bank Auburn, WA 2005 - 2009

Bi-yearly food preparation assistance

BRAVO Symphonies Auburn, WA 2006 - 2007

Assist with Concession Sales, Admissions and Raffle collection during

BRAVO Events

Lions Club Auburn, WA 2006 - 2007

Donate time for yearly Eyeglass Drive

YMCA Auburn, WA 2005

Volunteer time for Health Kids Day.

Kent School District Kent, WA 2002 - 2003

Leaded and Contributed to the technology in the classroom project

Created first Audio/Video Labs for KSD

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