Project manager / engineer

OBJECTIVE

To achieve a challenging position as a R&D engineer in order to effectively utilize my strong technical, research and organizational skills for the benefit of the industry

SUMMARY

• 2+ years of research experience in designing application techniques and determining safety of electrosurgery and ultrasonic surgical devices

• Experience in neurophysiologic analysis of nerve function parameters with detailed statistical analysis using SPSS software

• Knowhow of service and maintenance of medical devices in hospital environment

• Excellent communication and presentation skills along with strong computer based analytical skills, proficient at using data acquisition software: EGAA and BIOPAC along with C / C++, MATLAB and MS suite

• Well experienced and efficient at working in a team environment with excellent problem solving skills

EDUCATION

Master of Science, Biomedical Engineering, Aug’08 – Dec’10

Wayne State University, Detroit, USA GPA: 3.94/4

Thesis Advisor: Dr. John Cavanaugh, Professor, WSU

Course Work: Biomedical Instrumentation, Electrophysiology, Clinical Engineering

Bachelor of Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, June’04 – June’08

University of Mumbai, India GPA: 3.85/4

Ranked 12th in the University of Mumbai

CONFERENCE PUBLICATION

“Effect of Ultrasonic Versus Electrosurgery Cutting Devices on Sciatic Nerve Function: A Neurophysiological and Histological Assessment”, Chen C. Y., Vedpathak A. G., Kallakuri S., Malaviya P., Cavanaugh J. M. (2010)

Presented at 56th Annual Proceedings of the Orthopedic Research Society 2010

PENDING JOURNAL PUBLICATION

“Effect of Ultrasonic & Monopolar Electrosurgery Devices on Sciatic Nerve Physiology”, Chen C. Y., Kallakuri S., Vedpathak A. G., Malaviya P., Cavanaugh J. M. (2010)

WORK EXPERIENCE

Research Assistant, Wayne State University, Detroit (Oct’08- Current)

• Designed techniques, developed protocols and performed procedures to determine safety of minimally invasive surgical devices (Class II devices) around peripheral nerves. Project was funded by Ethicon Endo-Surgery Inc, A Johnson & Johnson Company.

• Effectively performed neurophysiologic analysis of nerve function parameters using data acquisition software EGAA.

• Performed extensive statistical analysis using software SPSS (version 11).

• Researched in detail on the basic working principles and application techniques of the surgical devices by reviewing several articles, journals and papers.

• Developed proposals, manuscripts, technical and presentations.

• Interacted with surgeons, research associates, engineers and trained students.

Assistant Biomedical Engineer, Bombay Hospital, Mumbai, India (Jun’07- Dec’07)

• Installation of devices like haemodialysis machine, defibrillators, ventilators, ECG machines, pulse oximeters, blood pressure monitors, MRI, CT, X-Ray and ultrasound machines.

• Detailed exposure to working and troubleshooting of endoscopy machine, artificial kidney machine, blood gas analyzer and neonatal intensive care equipments.

• Preventive and corrective maintenance of several devices in the hospital.

RESEARCH PROJECTS

Komparativ Electrocardiogram Waveform Logarithm (Jan’09-May’09)

• Developed MATLAB based program to display the possible variations in electrocardiogram (ECG) and their subsequent effects on the body condition.

Effect on the Human Muscle Activity due to variations in Loading Force and Lifting Height in Industrial Applications ( Jan’09-May’09)

• Determined the force exerted on the fore arm while lifting loads with varying weights and from heights by analysis of EMG signals using BIOPAC

Electroencephalogram Analysis for different memory tasks (Jan’09-May’09)

• Determined effects of physical stress on tasks involving short-term memory using BIOPAC with detailed analysis of EEG components

Chronic Renal Failure Detection Kit- A Urinometer (Jan’08-May’08)

• Designed a kit to detect protein level in urine by analyzing parameters: body temperature, pulse rate and glucose concentration to determine the stage of chronic renal failure.

• Funded by All India Institute of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Centre (AIIPMR), Mumbai, India.

PRESENTATIONS

• Stent Implantation Techniques (Mar 2010)

• Measurement of Compound Action Potentials in Neurons (Feb 2010)

• Heart Imaging Modalities (Oct 2008)

• Brain Sensors (Aug 2006)

AWARDS AND PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

• Graduate Professional Scholarship, Wayne State University, 2009-2010

• Golden Key International Society Member, 2010

• Bio-Medical Engineering Society (B.M.E.S), 2009

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