Education

  • Ph.D. Bioengineering, University of Utah, 2018
  • B.S. Bioengineering, University of Utah, 2009
  • Honors Diploma, Highland High School 2003

Technical Skills

  • Languages & Software: Matlab, Python, C++, Bash scripting, SCIRun, Seg3D, Cleaver, CARP, LabVIEW.
  • Image Based Modeling: image processing, mesh generation, geometry registration, FE modeling, BE modeling, inverse problems, uncertainty quantification.
  • Model Validation: clinical studies, large animal experiments, signal processing, data acquisition, image acquisition.

Experience

  • Technical Manager, CIBC, University of Utah, 2017-present.
    • - Manage research and software development projects for the CIBC.
    • - Manage software developer personnel.
    • - Manage technical resources and assist with budgeting.
  • Research Associate, University of Utah, 2018-present.
    • - Mentor graduate and undergraduate students in research projects.
    • - Perform research, publish scientific papers, and present at scientific conferences.
    • - Develop software tools for research projects and contribute to long term software projects
  • Research Assistance, University of Utah, 2009-2018.
    • - Perform validation studies for defibrillation and cardiac source models using clinical data and animal preparations.
    • - Publish scientific papers, and present at scientific conferences.
    • - Test and help develop software for the CIBC.
    • - Mentor undergraduate students with senior research projects.
  • Teaching Assistance, University of Utah, 2012.
    • - Setup, run, and grade labs for the course.
    • - Guest lecture.
  • Undergraduate Researcher, University of Utah, 2008-2009.
    • - Develop a mapping system for recording defibrillation shocks.
  • Student Research, University of Utah, 2007-2009.
    • - Develop and present teaching modules to encourage high school students to pursue engineering.
  • Finish Carpenter, Star Display, 2006-2008.
    • - Built shop displays, trade show booths, and cabinets.
  • Tutor for High School Students, 2003-2007.
    • - Subjects: math, chemistry, and physics.

Teaching

  • Guest Lecturer for Intro to Image Based Modeling Course, 2015-present.
  • TA and Organizer for Image-Based Biomedical Modeling summer course, 2013-2018.
  • TA and Guest Lecturer, Systems Physiology, 2012.
  • Guest Lecturer for Optimization Course, 2012.
  • Project mentor for undergraduate students, 2009-present.

Extracurricular Activities

  • Local HOA Chairperson, 2011-2014
  • Local leader for the Boy Scouts of America, 2009-2013.
  • Officer in Tau Beta Pi, 2008-2009.
  • Students of Biomedical Engineering (SBME), faculty relations committee, 2008-2009.
  • Recreation therapy volunteer for Shriners Hospital for Children, 2008-2009.

Honors and Awards

  • Singapore Travel Grant for the 2019 Computing in Cardiology Conference, 2019.
  • NSF GRF Honorable Mention, 2010,2011.
  • Best Poster Award, Computing in Cariology, 2010.
  • Tau Beta Pi, 2008-2009.
  • Dean`s List, 2003, 2004, 2007-2009.
  • Honors at Entrance Scholarship, 2003.
  • Eagle Scout, 2003.

Software Contributions

Presentations and Publications