Engineering Project

Khushbu Patel

856-***-**** *****@***********.*******.*** 30 Edward Dr. Franklin Park, NJ 08823 U.S. Citizen Education: Rutgers University, School of Engineering, Piscataway NJ October 2017 M.S. Biomedical Engineering, GPA: 3.5

Rutgers University, School of Engineering, Piscataway NJ May 2016 B.S. Biomedical Engineering, GPA: 3.7 Major GPA: 3.8 Honors: Rutgers University, New Brunswick, Presidential Scholar, 2012-2016 Tau Beta Pi, September 2015- present

School of Engineering Honors Program, 2012-2016

Salutatorian Class of 2012, Cinnaminson High School Research and Work Experiences:

Rutgers University, Piscataway, NJ June 2016-September 2017 Thesis Project

Assessment of Optical Transmission and Image Contrast at Infrared Wavelengths using Tissue Simulating Phantoms and Biological Tissues

• Developing an imaging system to test the ability of various wavelengths (lasers) to penetrate through tissue phantoms of different scattering, absorption, and material properties in order to access the feasibility of a SWIR emitting nanoparticle for usage in tumor detection.

• Skills: image processing, ImageJ, LabView, MATLAB, phantom formulation, design of an optical system Rutgers University, Piscataway, NJ September 2015-May 2016 Senior Design

Nanoparticle Laden Diabetic Wound Healing (project won the conference)

• Developed a recombinant protein to enhance wound healing in diabetics and tested the efficacy of the protein in cell cultures. Responsible for project management. Decided which direction to take the project and what improvements to methods should be made.

• Observed surgeons performing various procedures and brainstormed ways to improve current instruments utilized or design new instruments to improve the efficacy of the procedures.

• Skills: migration assays, cell culture, working in a BSC environment, innovation, design, protein purification Robert Wood Johnson, New Brunswick, NJ September 2015-May 2016

• Conducted research with the biophysicists and biomedical engineers in the department to create a custom treatment mold using CAD. 3D printed blue print to assist in creating a test product for delivery of brachytherapy. Responsible for project decisions. Colgate-Palmolive, Piscataway, NJ January 2015-May 2015

• Co-op position in personal care. Performed prebiotics, MIC, and molten agar tests to test new anti-perspirant formulas for efficacy in preventing bacterial growth. Experience working in a regulated environment. Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ September 2013-September 2015 Honors Academy (Dept. of Biomedical Engineering)

• Worked with a program that analyzes used finite element analysis to examine body’s responses to stresses and strains to solve real life problems.

Leadership:

Alpha Eta Mu Beta (National BME Honors Society), Vice President November 2014-January 2016

• Responsible for communicating with the biomedical engineering professors and the students in order to address concerns and improve the department.

Engineering Without Borders, Guatemala Project September 2013 – May 2016

• Designed and implemented a safe water system in Guatemala and educated the community on the importance of clean water. Skills: Computer: Matlab, LabView, Image J, SolidWorks, CAD, Excel, Powerpoint, Word, medical image processing Laboratory: ELISA, SDS-PAGE, curve fitting, standard chemical stock, solution preparation, light microscopy, bacterial culture, mammalian cell culture, working in BSC environment, cGMP environment, Instron, protein purification Languages: Gujarati, Hindi

Relevant Coursework:

Solidworks - have experience reading engineering drawings and designing objects using Solidworks FDA regulations- took courses on medical device development and learned how FDA regulations are applied

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