Medical Device Engineering

VENKATESH TAVVA

Riverside, CA • ****************@*****.*** • 951-***-**** • linkedin.com/in/venkatesh-tavva-a08041127/

EDUCATION

University of California, Riverside June 2020

Master of Science, Bioengineering

Cumulative GPA: 3.97

University of California, Riverside June 2019

Bachelor of Science, Bioengineering

Summa Cum Laude (Cumulative GPA: 3.91)

PUBLICATIONS

Ghosh, K., Tierno, I. S., Tavva, V., & Palegar, N. (2020). ICAM-1-targeting Red Blood Cell-derived Nanoparticles for Local Suppression of Retinal Vascular Inflammation in Diabetes. Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science, 61(7).

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Software: Arduino, AutoCAD, Chimera, COMSOL, Microsoft Suite, OriginPro, PSpice, SolidWorks, XCode

Programming: C/C++, HTML/CSS, MATLAB, Python, R, Swift

Laboratory: Dynamic Light Scattering (DLS), ELISA, Fluorescence Spectroscopy, FRET, Gel Electrophoresis, GLPs, Nanoparticle Synthesis, Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR), Protein Expression/Purification, Ultracentrifugation, Western Blot

ENGINEERING EXPERIENCE

Senior Design Project, UC Riverside

PillTrac October 2018 – June 2019

•Collaborated with 5 engineers to build a blister packet with an integrated NFC tag and a microcontroller to aid in monitoring patient compliance and adherence

•Utilized SolidWorks and Eagle to generate circuit designs for PCB manufacturing

•Developed LED matrix circuit programmed using an Arduino NFC module as a part of prototype development

•Utilized XCode/Swift to build an app containing an NFC reader to interface with product (blister pack)

•Researched and developed an optimal business plan as well as implemented FDA medical device standards and cGMP regulations in the manufacturing plans and take-to-market strategies.

Ghosh Research Lab, UC Riverside June 2017 – June 2019

Undergraduate Researcher

•Optimized and developed protocols (SOPs) for synthesizing site-targeting nanoparticles composed of lipids and bovine red blood cells for suppression of retinal vascular inflammation in diabetes

•Conjugated h-scFv (antibody fragment) on the surface of nanoparticles for specificity towards ICAM-1 and utilized fluorescence assays and cell-based assays to determine binding behavior

•Extensively studied anti-inflammatory drug (sodium salicylate) incorporation efficiency into nanoparticles

•Performed characterization (size and morphology) of nanoparticles using dynamic light scattering (to measure size and zeta potential), monocyte-endothelial adhesion assay (to assess anti-inflammatory effect), and confocal imaging (to visualize nanoparticles within cultured endothelial cells)

LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE

Biomedical Engineering Society (BMES), UC Riverside May 2018 – June 2019

Project Lead

•Taught in step by step method for building both a solid and fluid mechanics model utilizing COMSOL

•Developed a project that effectively taught image analysis and data analysis using MATLAB

•Coordinated with UCR Bioengineering faculty to ensure the accuracy of the material that was taught

Academic Resource Center, UC Riverside October 2016 – June 2019

Supplemental Instruction (SI) Leader

•Planned and developed weekly group study sessions based on class content to improve student success in difficult courses

•Collaborated with faculty and fellow SI Leaders on effective teaching strategies

•Maintained a high level of professionalism and served as a role model for students

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