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Aaron Fleming

Biomedical Engineer
Raleigh,NC

Summary

Independent, problem-solving focused Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Biomedical Engineering with Mechanical Engineering background. Bringing experience in Data Analysis, Electromyographic Control and Signal Processing, Mechanical Design, and Business Model Development. Enthusiastic to build upon skills in product innovation and development related to biomedical engineering.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Postdoctoral Research Fellow

North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NC
01.2022 - Current
  • Contributed in the conception and submission of research grants (e.g., R01) based on independent research
  • Mentoring multiple graduate student research projects involving mechanical design of knee/ankle prosthesis and biomechanical analysis of powered hip exoskeleton

Co-Founder, CEO

OpenGait Prosthetics, INC.
Raleigh, North Carolina
01.2019 - 12.2021
  • Developed mechanical design of modular prosthetic socket system for amputees in rural communities and evaluated in-country (Gautemala)
  • Led the grant application efforts ($50k raised)
  • Submitted non-provisional patent for design

Graduate Research Assistant

University Of North Carolina, NC State University
Raleigh, NC
08.2016 - 12.2021
  • Independently conducted research in electromyographic (EMG) control of a powered ankle prosthesis leading to 5 first-author publications (2 in review) and NIH F31 training fellowship
  • Collected and analyzed large data sets of biomechanics and EMG signals
  • Developed novel mechanical and software systems to test real-time EMG control of prosthetic ankle
  • Constructed bench-top and human testing of novel capacitive pressure sensor system

Education

Ph.D. - Biomedical Engineering

UNC Chapel Hill, NC State University
Raleigh, NC
08.2016 - 12.2021

Mechanical Engineering

North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NC
08.2009 - 12.2013

Skills

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Extra-Curricular

  • Fluent in French (lived in West Africa)
  • Avid soccer player and runner

Timeline

Postdoctoral Research Fellow

North Carolina State University
01.2022 - Current

Co-Founder, CEO

OpenGait Prosthetics, INC.
01.2019 - 12.2021

Graduate Research Assistant

University Of North Carolina, NC State University
08.2016 - 12.2021

Ph.D. - Biomedical Engineering

UNC Chapel Hill, NC State University
08.2016 - 12.2021

Mechanical Engineering

North Carolina State University
08.2009 - 12.2013

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