AKASH NAGAPURKAR

Minneapolis, MN 612-***-**** adce9i@r.postjobfree.com www.linkedin.com/in/akash-nagapurkar EDUCATION

New York University, Tandon School of Engineering, Brooklyn, NY Graduation: May 2022 Bachelor of Science, Biomolecular Sciences

Minor, Computer Science

GPA: 4.0 – Sophomore Standing

Relevant Coursework: General Chemistry w/Lab, Cellular and Molecular Biology w/Lab, Physiology w/Lab, Physics: Mechanics, Electricity, and Magnetism w/Lab, Expository Writing: Research Wayzata High School, Minneapolis, MN May 2019

High School Diploma

GPA: 3.9/4.0

Relevant Coursework: Calculus, Linear Algebra, Differential Equations, Multivariable Calculus, Statistics, Introduction to Python, Public Speaking, Literature of Film RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

Student Research Assistant, NYU Langone Health – J. Hubbard Lab, Manhattan, NY Feb. 2020 – Present

• Assisting post-docs and graduate students with research involving the organism C. elegans

• Completing critical lab tasks such as seeding plates, growing bacterial colonies, autoclaving materials, picking worms, and replenishing equipment stock Nanotechnology Student Researcher, UCLA, Los Angeles, CA July 2018

• Researched applications of natural superhydrophobicity in a laboratory setting and how possible experimental solutions could help environmental sustainability efforts

• Collaborated with a group to create natural replacements for artificial superhydrophobic coatings

• Created and presented a presentation of research for a panel of 50+ UCLA scientists and graduate students

Pharmaceutics Student Researcher, University of Minnesota Twin Cities, Minneapolis, MN July 2017 – June 2018

• Performed experiments to study the impact of polymer concentration on drug crystallization within the body

• Informed Professor and Post-Doc of experimental progress through monthly memos and weekly meetings

• Wrote a scientific paper on research and won two state-level scientific achievement awards (MN Scholars of Distinction MN Academy of Science Communicator Award)

• Link to paper: https://cutt.ly/HwK4FzR

LEADERSHIP & ACTIVITIES

Director of Service, Othmer Hall Student Administration, Brooklyn, NY Sept. 2019 – Present

• Enhancing student experiences by organizing community service events for over 400 Othmer Residence Hall students

• Handling logistical challenges as they arise with fluidity and complete communication with executive board

SKILLS

Research: Research Analysis, Data Analysis with Microsoft Excel Technical: Python, Machine Learning Concepts (Sci-Kit Learn), Microsoft Office Suite, Video Editing, CPR Certification, Avg 70 WPM Typing Speed

Languages: English, Marathi, Gujarati, Hindi, German INTERESTS

Medicine, Biomedical Sciences, Tech in Medicine, Film in Medicine, Comedy, General Film & TV, Music, Travel, Piano, Guitar, Ukulele, Swimming, Karate, Exercise & Fitness