Research
Resume:
Robert A. Wesley
Greensboro, NC *****
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https://www.linkedin.com/pub/robert-wesley/28/4b5/33/
Objective
To obtain an entry level engineering/scientist position with a scientific research firm.
Skills
Matlab, Minitab, Aspen HYSYS, Mathcad, Microsoft Office, Comsol, SAS, Simbiology, Finite Element Methods and Analysis, Atomic Absorption Spectrometry, Cell Culture, Fuel Cell Testing, Laboratory Protocol, Computational Modeling, Gel Electrophoresis, Purification/Identification of Recombinant DNA, Assay, Bacterial Culture, Heat/Mass Transfer, Fluid Transfer, Reactor Kinetics, Thermodynamics, Biomechanics
Education
North Carolina A&T State University Greensboro, NC May 2015
M.S., Bioengineering (Biomechanics) Currently Pursuing GPA: 3.7
Tennessee Tech University Cookeville, TN GPA: 3.1 May 2013
B.S., Chemical Engineering (Biomolecular)
Projects
Determining Risk Factors of Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome August 2013-Present
Purpose: To determine and define the risk factors that cause medial tibial stress syndrome, a condition that causes harm to endurance athletes and soldiers. Goals: Determine the most probable risk factors and combinations of factors that may cause medial tibial stress syndrome. Method: By using finite element analysis, one can determine what risk factors cause the greatest stress on the tibia bone. Creating a model of the muscle-bone interface may lead to how microfractures in the tibia bone occur.
Complete Kinetic Model of the Cori Cycle December 2013–August 2014
Purpose: To model the complete Cori cycle using the Simbiology software, an add-in of Matlab. Goals: Determine the proportional amount of lactate produced from epinephrine, glucose, and glycogen. Method: By using Simbiology, substrates and chemical equilibrium constants, it’s possible to predict lactate concentration within in human norms after 0, 30, and 60 minutes of physical activity. Results: Post exercise, substrate concentrations were within human norms, albeit lower than expected. Conclusion: The lack of documented substrate concentrations make the model difficult to use without physical validation.
Experience
Graduate Research Assistant, North Carolina A&T State University August 2013– Present
Currently researching the biomechanical risk factors of medial tibial stress syndrome through finite element analysis and simulation with Dr. Matthew McCullough; Drafting and revising of scientific papers and grant proposals; writing SOP for Instron 1000/3000 models; Mentoring new graduate students.
Undergraduate Research Assistant, Tennessee Tech University January 2012– May 2013
Worked with Dr. Cynthia Rice, operated the fuel cell test station and prepared formic acid solution; Analyzed the performance data collected from fuel cells having a palladium catalyst; Electro impedance spectroscopy.
Conducted research with Dr. Robby Sanders, exploring the potential of 5th generation polyamidoamine dendrimers as nanocarriers for pharmaceuticals, with the focus of analyzing biocompatibility and cytotoxicity.
Environmental Health Lab Assistant, East Tennessee State University August 2008– May 2010
Analyzed water samples taken from local streams and rivers using furnace and flame atomic absorption spectrophotometry; Conducted cell culturing, inventory, and wrote new SOP for the spectrophotometers.
Awards
Dean’s List, Sigma Alpha Lambda Honor Society, John M. Swafford Scholarship, Eagle Scout (2005), Golden Key Honor Society
Societies
American Society for Quality, International Society for Pharmaceutical Engineering, American Institute of Chemical Engineers, Biomedical Engineering Society
Extra-curricular
Athletics: Avid competitor. Triathlon, Sprint, Olympic, 70.3; Regional and National. Distance runner; half and full marathons
Publications
Review of Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome: Computational Modeling to Determine Risk Factors
Wesley R.1 and McCullough M.1
1Department of Chemical, Biological, & Bioengineering, North Carolina A&T State University, USA
Austin Journal of Biomedical Engineering
Accepted for publication
In Silico Experiment of human energy metabolic pathway via Simbiology: Resting State Kinetics
Wesley R.1, McCullough M.1, Yun Y.1
1Department of Chemical, Biological, & Bioengineering, North Carolina A&T State University, USA
Current Synthetic and Systems Biology
In process of publication
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