Engineering Service

DANNY NOU

***** ***** ****** 714-***-****)

Garden Grove, CA 92843 ********@*****.***

OBJECTIVE

To obtain a position in a biomedical industry that uses mechanical engineering principles

EDUCATION

Master of Science, Biological Systems Engineering (Biomedical Emphasis)

University of California, Davis (GPA 3.5) June 2008

• College of Engineering J.Shields scholarship for excellence in a research proposal.

Bachelor of Science, Biological Systems Engineering (Biomedical Emphasis)

University of California, Davis (GPA 2.9) Sept 2005

• Mentorships and Opportunities for Research in Engineering (MORE) scholarship.

SKILLS

Software – Microsoft Suite, AutoCad, Solidworks, Adobe Photoshop/Illustrator/Acrobat, Labview, Statistica, SAS, Minitab, EndNote, Matlab, HTML, Visual C++, Pascal

Technical – Welding, Lathing, CNC mill, PCB design, Soldering, AD Circuit, Etching, gel-electrophoresis, Laminar Through, Data Acquisition, Signal Processing, PLC Logic

Languages – English (Native), Japanese (Fluent), Chinese-TeoChiu (Fluent), Spanish

EXPERIENCE

Biomedical Engineering Staff Research Scholar Sapporo, Japan

Hokkaido University, Biomedical Engineering Department June 2008 – June 2010

• Redesigned the near-infrared spectroscopy 30% smaller to study muscle oxygenation.

• Designed and implemented calibration tests for the NIRS photodiode probes in Labview.

• Tested an ergonomic back support device that reduced back fatigue by 35%.

• Taught a team of 3 students on troubleshooting and repairing EMG and NIRS devices.

• Recipient of Japanese Government Ministry of Education Scholarship.

Graduate Student Researcher Davis, CA

UC Davis, Ergonomics and Biomechanics Research Lab Dec 2005- Dec 2007

• Evaluated the muscle fatigue differences in cyclic and static bending with EMG.

• Designed and constructed a harvesting device to simulate bent labor in the field.

• Collected electrical signal data and processed using software filters designed in Matlab.

• Soldered and tested accelerometer devices to measure lower back bending velocity.

• Trained new employees and supervised a high school research intern in the laboratory.

Teaching Assistant- Biomechanics, Biosensors, Biology, Biosystems Davis, CA

UC Davis, Department of Biomedical Engineering and Biology Dec 2005- June 2008

• Ran laboratories, held office hours, and developed solutions with a 90% approval rating.

Research Associate for General Hydroponics Davis, CA

UC Davis, Department of Environmental Horticulture Aug 2005- Aug 2006

• Maintained oxygen-fixating bacteria on cucumber plants and showed 10% growth.

• Conducted analysis using photo-light, pH-chemical balance and gel-electrophoresis.

Biomedical Engineering Research Intern for Stent Drug Delivery Davis, CA

UC Davis, Department of Mechanical and Chemical Engineering Sept 2003- Sept 2005

• Collection of quality data during physiologic studies, processing and statistical analysis.

• Created hydrophilic bilayers using a laminar through and showed 20% increase affinity.

• Evaluated drug delivery and binding of stents in cardiovascular shear flow.

DANNY NOU

10702 Amber Circle 714-***-****)

Garden Grove, CA 92843 ********@*****.***

PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES

Hokkaido University International Student Association June 2008 – April 2010

Web Administrator: Managed the HUISA website and increased visitor traffic by 30%. Organized an international food festival with over 35 countries to increase international awareness.

UC Davis Circle K (Community Service) September 2001 - 2005

Service Vice President: Organized service activities for the entire club. Created a pediatric trauma prevention event for children on bicycle safety and gave away over 950 bicycle helmets.

Alpha Phi Omega, University of California Davis Chapter September 2002 - 2003

Service Coordinator: Organized service activities for the entire chapter. Created a mentor program for incoming freshmen to encourage and guide them in college.

Future Car and Truck, University of California Davis September 2001 - 2002

Battery Operations: Conducted modifications to previous model’s battery designs and housing. Reduced battery weight by 60% by switching to lithium ion while retaining adequate power.

Formula SAE, University of California Davis September 2001 - 2002

Frame Design: Constructed new frame for small Formula-style race car. Reduced frame weight by 20% by improving fabrication and molding processes.

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