Chirag Arora
Denton
Summary
Communicative Biomedical Engineer with strong proficiency in latest cell biology technologies. Enjoys maintaining cooperative working relationships with supervisors and peers. Well-developed analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Graduate Research Assistant
University Of North Texas- Discovery Park
01.2024 - Current
- Conducting research in field of cancer biology and immunology.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to advance research objectives and achieve project milestones.
- Assisted faculty members in preparing grant applications by gathering relevant data and drafting supporting documents.
- Contributed to the development of research proposals, securing funding for critical projects.
- Participated in regular meetings with project supervisors, providing progress updates and discussing potential challenges or areas for improvement.
Project & Product Management Intern
University Of North Texas- Discovery Park
08.2024 - 12.2024
- Led a semester-long project to develop a novel prototype for an Automated Insulin Pump (hardware) and In-App AI (software).
- Created a comprehensive Project Charter and managed the Project Lifecycle from initiation to closure.
- Developed a Project Plan, including stakeholder management, WBS tree, project schedule, resource allocation, risk management, and communication strategy.
- Defined Product Vision, Strategy, and Market Positioning with in-depth Secondary Market Research, including competitive intelligence and SWOT analysis.
- Conducted Customer Segmentation & Journey Mapping to refine product requirements.
- Designed a Primary Research Proposal incorporating surveys and interview guides.
- Created Product Requirements Documents (PRD) and developed a Product Roadmap.
- Managed project execution, ensuring smooth handoff to Engineering/Development teams.
- Delivered Final Stakeholder Reports, outlining key project wins, lessons learned, and future recommendations.
- Enhanced product development process by researching industry trends and identifying customer needs.
Graduate Teaching Assistant
University of North Texas
08.2022 - 12.2023
- As a teaching assistant for both the biomedical engineering and biological science departments, I taught foundational courses (Introduction to Biomedical Engineering and Biology for science majors, respectively).
- Enhanced student comprehension by incorporating visual aids and real-world examples into lectures.
- Checked assignments, proctored tests and provided grades according to university standards.
- Mentored students through office hours and one-on-one communication.
Secretary For Student Government Association
The American University Of Ras Al Khaimah
05.2019 - 05.2020
- Organized student activities and assisted the department with its student life goals
- Assisted students with student life need or concerns
Production Engineer Intern
Gulf Pharmaceutical Industries Julphar
06.2019 - 08.2019
- Received training in the Insulin production plan, where I was involved in manufacturing and led the activities related to process transfer, which included process understanding, gap analysis, reviewing process descriptions and batch records, initiating/reviewing change controls, and process monitoring.
- Maintained a safe working environment by adhering to established safety protocols and promoting a culture of safety awareness among team members.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot production issues and implement corrective actions.
Lab Technician Intern
Bio Tech Medical Lab
05.2017 - 10.2017
- We tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting collection times
- Maintained strict aseptic fields when collecting biological samples, minimizing staff and patient infection risks
- Set up, maintained, and verified the sterility of lab equipment and tools.
Education
Doctor of Philosophy - Biomedical-Engineering
University of North Texas
Denton, Texas12.2027
Master of Science - Biomedical Engineering
University of North Texas
Denton, Texas12.2022
Bachelor of Science - Medical-Biotechnology
American University of Ras Al Khaimah
Ras Al Khaimah - United Arab Emirates05.2020
High School Diploma -
Dubai Scholars Private School
Dubai, United Arab Emirates05.2016
Skills
- Interpersonal skills: Teamwork and Collaboration, Problem-Solving, Building Relationships, Analytical Thinking, Presentation Skills, Technical Writing, Time Management, & Multitasking
- Laboratory Skills: Cell culturing, Genomic DNA and RNA isolation and quantification, Agarose and Polyacrylamide Gel Electrophoresis, PCR, RFLP techniques, Flow cytometry, Western Blot, & 3D printing
- Software Skills: Python, Microsoft Office Suite, Matlab, Minitab statistical software, ImageJ, Graphpad Prism, CHEM3D, & COMSOL
Projects
- Cell surface engineering of natural killer cells with Antibody drug conjugate for treating breast cancer
- Simulated hypertrophic cardiomyopathy using human induced pluripotent stem cell-derived cardiomyocytes with dynamic mechanical stimulation, as well as stress and strain investigations with COMSOL
- Regulatory project (HoloLabor and HoloGyn): Created a regulatory project with a medical environment via extended reality for labor delivery. Projected a regulatory overview and a regulatory pathway for the project with FDA. Also, developed a predicate device analysis and its product intended use with a brief software overview and its regulatory strategy.
- Micropatterning Human Lung Fibroblast Cells On A Stencil Coated Matrigel To Assess Geometric Confinement And Growth.
- 3-D Finite Element Modeling of Spinal Cord Injury In Humans Using COMSOL.
- Undergraduate Senior Project Research: Modulation of Cisplatin Breast Cancer Chemotherapy By Intracellular Calcium.
Timeline
Project & Product Management Intern
University Of North Texas- Discovery Park
08.2024 - 12.2024
Graduate Research Assistant
University Of North Texas- Discovery Park
01.2024 - Current
Graduate Teaching Assistant
University of North Texas
08.2022 - 12.2023
Production Engineer Intern
Gulf Pharmaceutical Industries Julphar
06.2019 - 08.2019
Secretary For Student Government Association
The American University Of Ras Al Khaimah
05.2019 - 05.2020
Lab Technician Intern
Bio Tech Medical Lab
05.2017 - 10.2017
Doctor of Philosophy - Biomedical-Engineering
University of North Texas
Master of Science - Biomedical Engineering
University of North Texas
Bachelor of Science - Medical-Biotechnology
American University of Ras Al Khaimah
High School Diploma -
Dubai Scholars Private School
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