Ikenna D. Ivenso

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EDUCATION

Texas Tech University Lubbock, TX

PhD in Mechanical Engineering expected December 2015

Concentration: Computational Biophysics

Dissertation: Modeling and Simulation of DNA Supercoil Dynamics

University of Arkansas Fayetteville, AR

MS in Mechanical Engineering August 2011

Concentration: Robotics and Automation

Obafemi Awolowo University Ile-Ife, Nigeria

BS in Mechanical Engineering September 2006

EXPERIENCE

Department of Mechanical Engineering at Texas Tech University Lubbock, TX

Instructor Since 2014

Teach and coordinate Finite Element Analysis (ME 3164)

Provide feedback to the director of the undergraduate program on progress towards reaching learning outcome goals

DNA Mechanics Lab at Texas Tech University Lubbock, TX

Research Assistant Since 2012

Developed computational models to study DNA equilibrium and non-equilibrium processes

Implemented computationally efficient linear algebra algorithms for Brownian Dynamics simulations of DNA

Mentor new PhD and undergraduate group members

Publish and present research results in peer-reviewed journals, conferences and meetings

Micro and Nano Systems Lab at University of Arkansas Fayetteville, AR

Research Assistant 2009 - 2011

Carried out research in Robotics, Automation and Mechatronics

Carried out full scale simulations of vision guided industrial robot work-cells

Taught classes in Engineering Mechanics and Vibrations & Control

Mentored undergraduate group members

Participated in outreach programs focused on recruitment and retention

Etisalat Lagos, Nigeria

Customer Care Executive 2008 - 2009

Tested Customer Relationship Management (CRM) tools for countrywide launch readiness

Ensured optimal GSM and mobile service delivery

Cadbury-Schweppes PLC Lagos, Nigeria

Facilities Engineer 2007-2008

Maintenance planning and scheduling

Championed “Asset Care and Protection” initiative

Enforced EHS regulations for personal protective equipment

Contributed to engineering services budgeting and planning activities

SKILLS AND STRENGTHS

Computer Programming and Software

C/C++, JavaScript, Fortran, Visual Basic, Matlab, Mathematica, ANSYS, Bash Scripting, High Performance Computing

Operating Systems

Mac OSX, Windows

Molecular Modeling and Simulation

Brownian Dynamics, Molecular Dynamics, Computational Biophysics, Statistical Mechanics

Robotics and Automation

Programmable Logic Control, Electro-pneumatics Control, AML Robot Programming, V+ Robot Programming, Workspace 5

SERVICE AND VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES

Reviewer

ASME International Design Engineering Technical Conferences & Computers and Information in Engineering Conference (IDETC/CIE, Boston MA, 2015)

ASME International Design Engineering Technical Conferences & Computers and Information in Engineering Conference (IDETC/CIE, Bufallo NY, 2014)

The 19th World Multi-Conference on Systemics, Cybernetics And Informatics (WMSCI 2015)

Judge

First Tech (FTC) Robotics Challenge, Texas State Championships (February 2015)

Leadership and Mentorship Program (LAMP)

Edward E. Whitacre College of Engineering, Texas Tech University (since Fall 2012)

Xplore Engineering Summer Camp (Robotics Section)

College of Engineering, University of Arkansas (Summer 2011)

Summer Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) Mentor

College of Engineering, University of Arkansas (Summer 2010 & 2011)

Peer Mentor

University of Arkansas (2009 - 2011)

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

Biophysical Society

American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)

National Society of Black Physicists (NSBP)

Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics (SIAM)

HONORS AND AWARDS

Student Research Achievement Award

Biophysical Society (February 2015)

Education Committee Travel Award

Biophysical Society (February 2015)

Graduate Dean’s Fellowship

Graduate School, Texas Tech University (2011-2012 Academic Year)

TTU President’s Doctoral Scholarship

Office of the President, Texas Tech University (since Fall 2012)

Edward E. Whitacre College of Engineering Doctoral Scholarship

Edward E. Whitacre College of Engineering, Texas Tech University (since Fall 2012)

PUBLICATIONS

1.Ivenso, I. D. Extensional Response and Equilibrium Kinetics of Torsionally Relaxed dsDNA Under Tension: A Brownian Dynamics Study. Journal of Computational and Nonlinear Dynamics. (under review)

2.Ivenso, I. D., & Lillian, T. D. (2015). The Dynamics of DNA Supercoiling: A Brownian Dynamics Study. In ASME 2015 International Design Engineering Technical Conferences and Computers and Information in Engineering Conference. American Society of Mechanical Engineers. (Conference Paper and Presentation)

3.Ivenso, I. D., & Lillian, T. D. (2015). Brownian Dynamics Study of DNA Supercoil Relaxation. Biophysical Journal, 108(2), 233a-234a. (Conference Abstract and Poster)

4.Lillian, T. D., Ivenso, I., Bell, D., & Polk, J. (2015). Supercoil Diffusion along Stretched DNA by Brownian Dynamics. Biophysical Journal, 108(2), 231a. (Conference Abstract and Poster)

5.Ivenso, I. D., & Lillian, T. D. (2014). Brownian Dynamics Simulation of the Dynamics of Stretched DNA. In ASME 2014 International Design Engineering Technical Conferences and Computers and Information in Engineering Conference. American Society of Mechanical Engineers. (Conference Paper and Presentation)

6.Ivenso, I. D., & Lillian, T. (2014). Modeling the Relaxation of DNA Supercoils. Biophysical Journal, 106(2), 277a-278a. (Conference Abstract and Poster)

7.Ivenso, I., & Wejinya, U. C. (2012). Automation of temperature system for formed meat products: A simulation approach. In Cyber Technology in Automation, Control, and Intelligent Systems (CYBER), 2012 IEEE International Conference on (pp. 86-91). IEEE. (Conference Paper and Presentation)

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