Biomedical Engineer
Resume:
Thomas Catricala
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University of Connecticut Storrs, CT
Bachelor of Science in Engineering December 2017 Major: Biomedical Engineering, Minor: Music, Material Science & Engineering GPA: 3.5/4.0
TECHNICAL SKILLS
CAD: SolidWorks, AutoCAD
Analysis: LabVIEW, Matlab, AMTI BioAnalysis Software, National Instruments Vision Assistant Software (2012), Delsys EMG Works Analysis and EMG Acquisition Software
Instrumentation: Static/Dynamic Light Scattering, UV-VIS-NIR Spectrophotometer, Tinius Olsen Testing Machine, Instron Dynamic and Fatigue Testing Systems, AMTI Accusway Force Platform, Delsys Trigno Wireless EMG, DSO Oscilloscope, Raman spectroscopy, Thermogravimetric Analysis (TGA), Capillary Flow Porometry, Air Permeometery
(Gurley), general fibrillation techniques, cell culturing techniques (hMSCs), Real Time q-PCR INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE
Engineered Fibers Technology May 2016 - January 2017 (Seasonal) Laboratory Technician - Shelton, CT
Contributed to the development of an aramid fiber-based asphalt reinforcement to enhance rutting and cracking resistance of roadways
Facilitated the development of a porous and sound-cancelling material for use in automobile air ducts
Analyzed, observed, and recorded the physical and chemical properties of a multitude of fibers
Contributed to the development of precision short cut fibers, fibrillated and nanofibrillated fibers (specialty fiber based materials and services)
Responsible for the fibrillation of various fiber lengths, thicknesses, and densities U.S. Patent #882****-****
A walker designed to improve both stability and navigation on stairways and inclined surfaces
Developed computer-aided drawings and all figures of patent InvenTech Enterprises, LLC 2009 - 2013
CEO and Project Manager - Wethersfield, CT
Launched a startup company with the intent of bring new and innovative assistive technology to the market
Facilitated a group of ten people through the process of acquiring a patent
Oversaw development of multiple assistive technology-related projects
Drafted and analyzed computer-aided designs
ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE
Self-Assembled Functional Nanomaterials Laboratory January 2015 - December 2016
Researched DPPC/DHPC self-assembling bicellular nanolipids for disease diagnostics
Researched AIDS treatment through encapsulation of Efavirenz and Tenofovir in self-assembling lipid bicelles
Studied the encapsulation of gold nanoparticles and photoacoustic agents in lipid bicelles for Ramon spectrum enhancement and cancer diagnostics
Senior Design Project August 2016 - May 2017
Designed and tested a hyaluronic acid hydrogel with encapsulated MSCs and TGF-β1 to yield a durable and functionally cartilage matrix
Bioinstrumentation Design Project August 2015 - December 2015
Designed, built, and tested a breathing monitor which utilized flex and pressure sensors and LabVIEW Junior Design Final Design Project August 2015 - December 2015
Designed, built, modeled, and tested assistive technology to assist rheumatoid arthritis patients with opening heavy doors (First place)
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