Biomedical Engineer

MANSI SHAH

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OBJECTIVE

An entry-level Engineering position with emphasis on the research and development of Medical Devices

EDUCATION

Virginia Commonwealth University College of Engineering, Richmond, VA

Bachelor of Science, Biomedical Engineering, Minor in Chemistry, May 2020

Related Coursework:

Biomechanics, Signal Processing, Biomedical Instrumentation Lab, Device Design and Prototyping, Fundamentals of Programming, Biomedical Imaging, Material Science, Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, Entrepreneurship, Analog and Digital Circuitry

PROJECTS

Senior Project: “Wearable Skin Conductance Measurement Device,” Fall 2019/Spring 2020

Studied the correlation of stress levels and skin conductance in adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Designed, built and tested a skin conductance measurement device using galvanic skin response sensor to measure sweat gland activity on the wrist

Utilized C++ to provide meaningful results of GSR that represent stress with the option of Bluetooth connectivity

Analyzed real-time data to monitor triggers in stress levels and changes in behavior

Presented at VCU’s College of Engineering Capstone Senior Design Project Conference

Vertically Integrated Project: “Designing a Heterogeneous Head Phantom for MR Purposes”

Designed and created a heterogeneous head phantom for MRI use through SolidWorks and Segmentation Software and fabrication of biomimicking gels. Prepared project plans, timelines and documentations. Built using 3D bioprinting.

SKILLS

Laboratory: SPEAG Probe, Oscilloscope, Gel Electrophoresis, Extraction, TLC, Reagent Preparation, Cell Cultures, MRI analysis, Scanning Electron Microscopy, Autoclave, Various Assays

Computer Applications: MATLAB, SIMULINK, C, JavaScript, Visual Studios, AutoCAD, SolidWorks

Languages: German, Hindi, Gujarati

EXPERIENCE

Lab Technician October 2018 – May 2019

Oral and Craniofacial Molecular Biology Department, VCU School of Dentistry Richmond, VA

Facilitated maintenance of laboratory to maximize efficiency of research

Achieved proper sterilization by implementing new autoclave procedures

Accomplished projects in research related to spread of infectious disease

Prepared media and buffers for cultivation of spirochete cultures

Lab Assistant August 2016 – May 2018

Oral and Craniofacial Molecular Biology Department, VCU School of Dentistry Richmond, VA

Handled inoculation of bacteria in anaerobic chambers using agar plates

Conducted electrophoresis and DNA and protein extractions

Managed inventory of materials and budgeted useable lab funds to make helpful purchases

Intern January 2017- May 2017

Medical College of Virginia Hospital Richmond, VA

Shadowed doctors and surgeons in different departments of the hospital

Accompanied physicians on daily rounds to monitor patient vitals

Screened imaging processes in radiation oncology department

ACTIVITIES

Member of VCU Dental Club since 2016

Member of VCU Indian Student Association since 2016

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