Aurora Battistella
Padova,Italy
Summary
Innovative Researcher specializing in electrospinning and polymer scaffold design. Led complex projects and mentored teams to enhance data quality and project efficiency. Advanced imaging and analysis skills drive innovation in collaborative settings. Improved research methodologies, achieving significant project outcomes.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Research Assistant
University of Colorado Boulder
Boulder, US
08.2022 - Current
- Led development and optimization of electrospun polymer scaffolds for cardiovascular grafts, enhancing mechanical robustness and cellular infiltration.
- Designed and executed in vitro and in vivo validation protocols, including mechanical testing, histology, immunofluorescence, and thrombogenicity assays.
- Operated and optimized advanced fabrication and imaging tools (electrospinning, SEM, multiphoton microscopy) to establish structure-function relationships.
- Coordinated multiple experimental workflows and mentored undergraduate researchers, contributing to project efficiency and data quality.
Q&C / R&D Intern
Sirmax S.p.A.
Cittadella, Italy
03.2019 - 06.2019
- Analyzed recycled polypropylene and polyethylene blends to assess mechanical and chemical performance for industrial applications, informing material selection.
- Collaborated with Quality Control and R&D teams to assess material compliance and feasibility for production, enhancing overall project alignment.
- Conducted material testing and reporting to support process optimization in a multinational manufacturing setting, contributing to improved operational insights.
Education
PhD - Mechanical Engineering (Biomedical)
University of Colorado
Boulder01.2026
Master of Science - Materials and Production Engineering
University of Trento
Trento01.2022
Bachelor of Science - Chemical and Materials Engineering
University of Padua
Padua01.2019
Skills
- Electrospinning
- 3D printing and hydrogel synthesis
- Polymer blending and scaffold design
- Tensile testing and DMA
- Rheology
- SEM and optical microscopy
- Multiphoton imaging
- Histology and immunofluorescence
- Thrombogenicity assays
- In vitro and in vivo studies
- ImageJ/FIJI and Origin
- MATLAB and Minitab
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Laboratory Safety
- Animal Handling (Rodent Models)
Languages
Italian
Native/ Bilingual
English
Full Professional
German
Elementary
Timeline
Research Assistant
University of Colorado Boulder
08.2022 - Current
Q&C / R&D Intern
Sirmax S.p.A.
03.2019 - 06.2019
PhD - Mechanical Engineering (Biomedical)
University of Colorado
Master of Science - Materials and Production Engineering
University of Trento
Bachelor of Science - Chemical and Materials Engineering
University of Padua