ALLEN S. JAYARAJ

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908-***-**** (H) 908-***-**** (C)

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Objective:

Seeking a challenging position in the Biomedical Engineering/ science field, where I can fully utilize my data analytical, testing, design and academic skills and hence advance to a bright future.

Education:

M.S Degree in Biomedical Engineering – 2013

New Jersey Institute of Technology, Newark, NJ

B.S. Degree in Biomedical Engineering (focus on biomechanics) - May 2011

New Jersey Institute of Technology, Newark, NJ

GPA 3.8 /4.0

Related course work: Orthopedic Implant Design, Computer Aid Design for BME, Biomechanics of Human Strength and Motion, Statics & Dynamics, Biomaterials & Biocompatibility, LabView, Biofluid Mechanics, Human Physiology, Electrical Foundations of BME, Neuroengineering, Human Factors of IE, Probability and Statistics, Calculus (I-III), etc.

Experience/

Intern (Summer 2009) Livingston Technologies, St. Barnabas Medical Center, NJ

- Worked with well experienced biomedical engineers

- Observed and learned many of the biomedical equipments and applications in various procedures in the hospital such as in the operating rooms

- Observed the calibration of several devices such as Blood pressure machines, Infusion pumps

- Observed the roles/ responsibilities of biomedical engineers/ technicians in the hospital

Research at NJIT (Dr. Jaffe's Labs), (2009):

- Corn protein (zein) characterization

- From several published journals, researched the uses of zein

- Various lab procedures used such as the DSC machine, to learn the characteristics of corn protein

- From experiments learned that zein does not dissolve in water, but used a solution of water and acetone to create a solution

- Formed films from the zein solution and analyzed the film by performing a bending test to find that the film was brittle

- Used the DSC 1000 to find the material characteristics of the zein substance. Analyzed the information using plots to find the glass temperature and that the process was exothermic

- Placed the zein solution in a warm wet bath and found the solution acted as a surfactant and from just coagulating the solution in the wet bath, a fiber substance was formed that was very elastic

- Used an electro-spinning machine to further observe if the zein solution can form fibers

Frog Nerve Experiment (NJIT, Fall 2010)

- Project was to make a Styrofoam boat to swim in water using the nerves of a frog and create a mechanical device to assist the electrical stimulation of the nerves

- Dissected and isolated the nerves from a frog

- From using Biopac Student Lab software and plotting on Matlab, and from analysis found that the highest frequency of Action Potentials are caused by stimulating the frog’s nerves when stretched

- Designed a fin from ProE and printed from a 3D printer, which acted as a mechanical device to attach to the boat and was attached to both nerves

- Used circuits and resistors to stimulate the nerves of the frog

- As the nerves were stimulated the nerves would move the plastic fin causing the fin to push against the water; thus moving the boat

BME Capstone Senior Project (2010)

- Created a device to aid bicycles on a moving escalator

- Researched from several published journals about escalator dimensions, material properties, and bicycle dimensions

- Ordered parts online for the device based on material quality and company's service

- Used Microsoft Project to form a schedule to assign dates and roles for different tasks to assure tasks were done by due date. Allowed time for sketching, building, testing, and dealing with testing abnormalities

- Created device to meet advisor's needs (customer needs); such as safety, final cost, total weight, and the time to set-up device

- Initial sketches of the prototype were made on ProE

- Created a Requirements document based on the device that describes the dimensions and material properties of the device

- Created Test methods that involved testing different parts of the device to see if they passed or failed according to advisor's needs (customer needs)

Stent Materials Group Research (NJIT, Fall 2009)

- Researched and presented using PowerPoint on biodegradable polymers and nitinol to be the material used for stents instead of stainless steel

- Based on research from several published journals, there are many side affects from using stainless steel due to corrosion

- Research findings showed that biodegradable polymers may lower the risk of restenosis and thrombosis and is more elastic compared to stainless steel

- Tests such as cytotoxicity test, tensile and bending test, and in-vivo test would provide which material is safest for stents

Circuit City, Bridgewater, NJ (2004 - 2005)

- Sales Associate

Computer Skills:

Pro Engineer (with Mechanica), Lab-View, Microsoft (Excel, Project, Word, PowerPoint), Matlab

Honors/ Achievements:

- Treasurer, Biomedical Engineering Honor Society

- Member, Phi Eta Sigma National Honor Society

- Dean's list and Magna Cum Laude

Volunteer Services:

Tamil Gospel Church, Kendall Park, NJ – Guitarist

Evangel Chapel, Bridgewater, NJ – Guitarist

References: Dr. William Van Buskirk - Chairman of Biomedical Engineering Dept., NJIT

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