Project Design

Jonathan Russo

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Objective: Seeking a career designing biomedical devices with a focus on polymers and surface chemistry

utilizing analytical, communication and laboratory skills.

Education: University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT

Masters of Science in Biomedical Engineering December 2013

3.50/4.00 GPA

Western New England University, Springfield, MA

Bachelor of Science in Engineering May 2010

Major: Biomedical Engineering Minor: Chemistry

3.25/4.00 GPA

Dean’s List and Presidential Scholarship

Classes: Graduate Thesis Polymer Synthesis Tissue Engineering

Organic Chemistry Lab on a Chip Design Biomaterials

Relevant Skills: X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy Infrared Spectroscopy

Scanning Electron Microscopy Surface chemistry functionalization

Bacteria/cell culture Absorbance/Fluorescence Testing

Research Experience:

• Urethral Catheter Design- Currently researching methods to prevent indwelling urethral catheters

from encrusting and causing upper urinary tract infections. The bacteria Proteus Mirabilis is primarily

responsible for these issues. This project aims to prevent the adherence of this bacteria through catheter

surface modification. Testing is being done on the surface chemistry of the catheter as well as its antibacterial

properties. (University of Connecticut, Storrs CT, September 2012 to December 2013.)

• Artificial Bladder Design- Was project leader in the design of a tissue engineered bladder. Research

was done on previous work in the area. A design was proposed that is biocompatible, biodegradable,

mechanically strong, and is able to support cell growth. As team leader, I assigned work to my undergraduate

students as well as guided them and answered their questions. Design review presentations were given to

show progress. (University of Connecticut, Storrs CT, January 2013 to May 2013.)

• Senior Design Project- Designed and tested a wheelchair pressure monitoring system. Obtained

customer needs through research and surveys. The device measures the pressure exerted on the person in the

chair. If the person needs to move, an alarm is sounded telling them to do so. This is to avoid pressure sores

from occurring. This was done using LabVIEW software and piezoelectric pressure sensors. (Western New

England University, Springfield MA, September 2009 to May 2010.)

Professional Experience:

• BJ’s Wholesale Club in Wallingford CT

Front Line Supervisor June 2009 to present

• Holiday Cinemas 10, Wallingford CT

Attendant May 2005 to August 2008

Activities:

• Member of BMES (Biomedical Engineering Society) September 2006 to September 2010

• Presented senior project work at the Northeast April 2010

Bioengineering Conference at Columbia

• Attended the National Bioengineering Conference in October 2009

Pittsburg

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