Medical Engineer

Kirivitige Asel Sathsara Fernando

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Bachelor of Engineering in Biomedical Engineering May 2019 Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, NY

Specialized in Bioimaging and Electronics, GPA: 3.44, Dean’s List SKILLS

Efficient, detail-oriented engineer with 2 years of laboratory & research experience.

• Experienced in electronic circuits & signals, control systems, photonics, Bio-mechanics

• Designing & developing observatory & growth enhancing medical devices for cell culture.

• Software: MATLAB, LabVIEW, PTC Creo, Auto CAD-Fusion 360, OrCAD PSCPICE, RStudio, Microsoft Office, Python-spyder.

RELEVANT RESEARCH EXPERIENCE

Bio-Photonics: Dr. Shu Jia November 2017- July 2018 Department of Bioengineering at Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, NY

• Designed the minicomputer system and other hardware to operate the micro camera network inside the incubator to enhance & observe cell growth.

• Developed the computer software (using visual C++) for wireless control of the micro camera network to operate inside the incubator to observe & improve cell growth under excitation of light (in multiple wavelengths & intensity).

Medical imaging with Machine learning: Dr. Chuan Huan June 2018- December 2018 Department of Radiology at Stony Brook University Hospital, Stony Brook, NY

• Developed a convolution neural network for image segmentation of knee MRI scans using U-Net architecture, preventing the need of a radiologist to individually highlight specific regions of MRI scans. Medical instrumentation: Dr. Mei Lin Chan & Dr. Clinton T. Rubin January 2019- Present Day Department of Bioengineering at Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, NY

• Lead a five-member research team in building a Low Intensity Vibratory Device to enhance the growth of T-cells to treat cancer patients.

• Played a major role in designing CAD model & the device. Developed a closed-loop monitoring system, remote operation of device and the sliding mechanism for smooth sinusoidal vibrations.

• Worked on product development, market analysis, IP rights and regulatory pathway (FDA) for the upcoming device.

DESIGN AND LEADERSHIP ROLES

Project leader: Low-intensity vibratory device (LIVD) to enhance growth of t-cells Department of Bioengineering at Stony Brook University BME Senior Design Project: Dr. Wei Lin

Stony Brook University August 2018- May 2018

• Member of a five-member undergraduate student team that developed a No-Lift assist medical device for reposition of obese patients from bed to wheelchair & vice versa.

• Collaborated with Stony Brook University Hospital & School of Nursing.

• Played a major role in designing the device. Worked on stress analysis & IP rights. ECG & Heart rate sensor device (Low-Cost)

• Designed and Developed a low-cost ECG & Hear rate sensor device, coded using LabVIEW. Senior student tutor

Academic Success and Tutoring Center, Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, NY

• CRLA level 1& 2 certified Calculus tutor, Motivational speaker & student advisor. EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

• Biomedical Engineering Student Association, Stony Brook University: Member

• Sri Lankan Student’s Association, Stony Brook University: Treasurer, former PR.

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