Chemical Engineering Medical Device
Resume:
IGOR PANCHENKO
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West Haven, CT 06516 Email: ***************@*****.*** Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/igor-panchenko-0a7190116
EDUCATION
University of New Haven, West Haven, CT
Major: BS Chemical Engineering May 2019
Major: MS Biomedical Engineering Dec 2020
GPA: 4.0
Club/Society Memberships: Biomedical Engineering Society, American Institute of Chemical Engineers
Summary of Skills: Flow Cytometry, Regression Analysis, HPLC Analysis, Reagent preparation, Intra-vascular silicone catheter fabrication, Cardiovascular Stent fabrication and surface release, Spectroscopy, Fluorescent microscope, and excellent Interpersonal Communication Skills. LabVIEW, Minitab, ChemCAD, Microsoft Visio, PowerPoint, and Excel.
Language(s): English, Russian (fluent)
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
R&D Engineering Intern – AOXLAB S.A.S. – Medellin, Columbia 05/2018 – 09/2018
Implementation of protocol for obtaining antioxidants through the methodology of extraction of supercritical fluids, along with processes of drying or fluid grinding.
Performed HPLC Analysis and IR Spectroscopy.
Analysis of various antioxidants, caffeine, proteins, and other nutrients.
Construction of professional protocols and results written in English and Spanish.
Up-scaling the final extraction process for industrial-use.
Lab Research Assistant – Biomaterials and Medical Device Innovations Lab – Branford, CT 05/17- 09/17
Performed literature research on applications of the anti-clotting gas, Nitric Oxide.
Used regression skills to obtain clear sets of data on different NO surface release rates
Performed analysis of various bacterial strains on NO coated small-gage catheters
Supervision of a high school student.
UNIVERSITY OF NEW HAVEN RESEARCH & PROJECTS
Rapid Fabrication and Characterization of Pediatric Nitric Oxide (NO) Releasing Catheters
Modified a spin-casting platform that can rapidly fabricate silicone catheters with different material compositions.
Obtained data that depicts nitric oxide flux profiles of a modified catheter vs. Control catheter.
Catheter surface release data confirming that PLGA has an effect on the NO released rate.
Coating Platform for Stent Fabrication
Engaged in designing the parts required for modifying the stent-coating platform.
Conducted NO surface release measurements and analysis from stent surface.
Developed various coating methods in order to obtain a perfectly uniform stent device.
Examined bacterial effects on endothelial cell adhesion and cell cytotoxicity levels.
Recovery of Elemental Bromine from a Brine Solution
Collaborated with a team of 3 other chemical engineers to design a two-stage vacuum process that would recover 99.8% of elemental bromine from bromide containing brine
Completion of a PFD,UFD,HAZOP, hazards and equipment list for final design
Presentation of production rate, annual bromine revenue, total module, equipment and utility costs
INNOVATION AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP EXPERIENCE
Conducted a professional prototype that has been optimized and marketed.
Competed in 6 entrepreneurship competitions.
oPlaced 1st, 2nd, or 3rd in 5 of these competitions.
Awarded the Entrepreneurial Engineering Certificate from the Tagliatela College of Engineering.
Designed a professional questionnaire for FORD regarding the safety of self-autonomous vehicles.
CERTIFICATIONS
ELA950 – Importance of Process Safety
ELA904 – Chemical Reactivity Hazards
ELA909 – Basics of Laboratory Safety
ELA951 – Hazard Recognition
ELA903 – Risk Assessments
ELA908 – Process Safety from Experience
ELA969 – Understanding Hazards and Risks
ELA970 – Excessive Process Pressure
RELEVANT COURSES
Tissue Engineering w/lab
Biosensors and Instrument w/lab
Mass Transfer Operations
Transport Operations I and II
Process Dynamics and Control
Reaction Kinetics & Reactor Design
Fluid-Thermal Systems
Thermodynamics
Project Management and Engineering Economics
Differential Equations
Methods of Engineering Analysis
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