Aaron Berliner

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EDUCATION

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Biomedical Engineering, BS

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Systems Engineering, MS

SUMMARY

My research interests subtend the field of synthetic and systems biology, control theory, automation, and genomics. I am interested in the design of algorithms for controlled evolution along with the optimization and automation of biological phenomena. I am also interested in the application of systems engineering techniques like machine learning and neural models to non-linear systems of all kinds.

WORK EXPERIENCE

9/2011 - Present Graduate Synthetic Biology Researcher at Cross-Disciplinary Integration of Design Automation Research, Boston University

I defined a mathematical formalism used to describe biological operations to be performed on a genome. These operations were then used to create algorithms for optimal genome transformation.

9/2010 - 9/2011 Biosensing Researcher at Optical Characterization and Nanophotonics Laboratory, Boston University

I designed and built biosensors through cleanroom fabrication techniques. I Optimized the Design of Novel Biosensor Technology through MALDI-TOF and SRB. I Fabricated MEMS Silicon Cantilevers for Spectral Sciences Incorporated. I used the Photolithography, Mask Writing, Wet Etching, Reactive Ion Etching, Plasma Ashing, and other Clean Room Technology in the fabrication.

5/2011 - 8/2011 Optics Researcher at Photonics Center, Boston University

I designed and coded a Stochastic Parallel Gradient Algorithm for the operation of a micro-scale system of deformable mirrors. This algorithm was used to direct and assemble light through opaque mediums.

5/2010 - 12/2010 Neuroengineering Researcher at Hewlett-Packard/Neuromorphics Laboratory, Boston University

I scripted neural image capture and movement codes for iRobot Create Roomba. I scripted saliency maps for Animats via novel "CogEx" Machina Architecture. I assisted in the preparation of special topics course for PhD students in Adaptive Robotics.

SKILLS

Matlab, Python, Java, Control System Design, Solidworks, COMSOL, Bioinformatics, Image Processing, Signal Processing, Machine Learning, Pspice,

PUBLICATIONS

- MEMS spatial light modulators for controlled optical transmission through nearly opaque materials. (1/2012)

LANGUAGES

- Chinese (Limited working proficiency)

- Spanish (Limited working proficiency)