Mechanical Engineering Sophomore

BENJAMIN VOLLER-BROWN

Chandler, AZ • 602-***-**** • *******@*****.***

SUMMARY

Experienced mechanical engineering sophomore with a focus on disease prevention product design skilled in CAD design and simulation seeking a summer 2021 internship with Syncroness.

EDUCATION

Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ B.S.E., Mechanical Engineering

Barrett, The Honors College Expected Graduation: May 2023

B.S.E., Mechanical Engineering Cumulative GPA: 4.00

SKILLS

Programs: Intermediary: SolidWorks, Fusion 360 Highly proficient: Microsoft Office, Google Drive, Fusion 360 Shape Optimization

ACADEMIC PROJECTS

Utilizing Gold Nanoparticles to Prevent the Endocytosis of SARS-CoV-2 January 2020 – Current

Explored potential binding sites for attachment to gold nanoparticles in order to prevent COVID entry into the host cell.

Collaborated with experts to analyze necessary characteristics of gold nanoparticle treatment.

Developing a 3D Printed Multitool for Handling Potentially Infected Surfaces January 2020 – Current

Analyzed commonly handled objects and created prioritization chart of the most important objects for multitool interaction.

Engineered multitool in Solidworks, then used Fusion 360 for static stress simulations to ensure effectiveness of device.

Decreased material usage by 45% with Fusion 360 Shape Optimization Software.

Designing an Automatic Chlorine Injection and Testing System for Low-Income Communities January 2020 – Current

Managed team of 9 through human centered engineering design process to develop an automatic chlorination system.

Refined sensor design to create calibration curve for implementation to chlorine injection system.

Optimized design with Solidworks computational fluid dynamics simulation, using MATLAB for automatic data analysis.

Using Recycled Materials as a Means for Patching Insecticide Treated Nets August 2019 – Current

Developed method for using recycled materials to patch worn down insecticide treated nets, aiming to increase their use in developing countries, decreasing overall malaria transmission.

Applied leadership skills to oversee teammates through deliverables and overcome interpersonal conflicts, ultimately designing a presentation to convey our product’s importance to an audience.

Evaluated potential stitching designs with tensile strength tests, ultimately designing patch 100% stronger than unpatched net.

Utilizing Gold Nanoparticles to Prevent Lysis of the Influenza Virus September 2018 – October 2019

Researched the use of gold nanoparticles bonded to sialic acid in order to prevent influenza entry into the host cell.

Collaborated with field professional and teammate to design 3D computational model for the project in VMD.

Presented findings at district and statewide competition to experts in the field, finishing second in the division.

RESEARCH

Nanoparticle Research, Rege Laboratory, Arizona State University November 2019 – Current

Coordinated with fellow researchers to develop the to use gold nanoparticles to improve brachytherapy treatment.

Evaluated potential experimental procedures and performed experiments for the project without supervision.

Improved experimental accuracy and ease by designing a 3D printed part with SolidWorks, allowing for ease of future experimentation and reproduction.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Arceate Health Innovation LLC, Founder/ Chief Executive Officer May 2020 – Current

Advanced design of ITN patch kit to increase long term profitability, ultimately contacting over 25 businesses for sales.

Manipulated supply chain for ITN Patch and COVID multitool, decreasing costs by over 125% and 20% respectively.

Developed business model for both ITN Patch and COVID multitool, calculating profit margins and setting up online store.

Launched arceate.com as presentation hub for all current and future developed products.

CubeKidz Non-Profit, Founder/ Chief Executive Officer August 2017 – April 2019

Designed lesson plans for elementary students, teaching them how to solve Rubik's Cubes with an 80% success rate.

Composed pitch for investors and leveraged written and verbal communication in order to collect over 500 dollars.

Effectively communicated with schools in Title I areas to expand my non-profit by 50%.

CAMPUS INVOLVEMENT

Engineers Without Borders – International Division, Team Lead, Lead Safety Officer August 2019 – Current

Completed training to become safety officer and develop safety precautions for trip to Kenya.

Communicated with connections in Kenya for initial product ideation and customer desires.

Pipeline Worldwide, Water Capture Team Lead November 2019 – May 2020

Constructed a water capture system capable of capturing and holding over 15,800 gallons of water for the

medical staff in a Ugandan village over the course of a year.

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