Derek Lin
Bothell,WA
Summary
UC Berkley Cal Hacks AI Hackathon, Berkeley,CA
- Developed a system that utilizes GPT-4 API and strategic prompt engineering to assist project managers in effectively assigning roles to members based on expertise and seamlessly guides them through their project tasks
10th Annual UC Davis T.E.A.M Medical Make-a-Thon,Davis,CA
- Used Solidworks and rapid prototyping methods such as 3D printing, laser cutting, and other manufacturing methods to create a portable, deployable, and easily manufacturable workspace device for wheelchair-bound people
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Undergraduate Researcher
BioInnovation Microfluidics Lab
Davis, CA
07.2022 - Current
- Team lead of Device Manufacturing and Design Team with current project of remodeling and producing prototype 3 of our device container to provide sterility and maintain a constant humidity to aid cell growth.
- Designed and manufactured low-cost Microfluidic chips, referred to as single-cell capture (SCC) devices, for the study of heterogeneous cell populations.
- Successfully manufactured PDMS devices capable of achieving an average SCC rate of 35%, while also demonstrating proficiency in cell cloning and extraction to be used and studied in tissue regeneration.
Material Science Research Intern
UC Davis La Plante Lab
Davis, CA
01.2024 - Current
- Conducted in depth research on crystallization by particle attachment processes at environmental mineral interfaces using situ atomic force microscopy
- Main study is on Magnesia-based cement and how its properties can be used in potential biological applications
Research Trainee
BioInnovation Group Research Training
Davis, CA
05.2022 - 06.2022
- Developed fundamental pipetting skills and conducted experiments involving Polymerase Chain Reactions and Gel Electrophoresis.
- UC Certified for BSL 1 Labs and attained certificate of completion for Laboratory Safety Fundamentals.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Engineering
University of California - Davis
Davis, CA06.2026
Skills
- Solidworks (Proficient)
- Excel (Proficient)
- MATLAB (Intermediate)
- Quantitative Data Analysis
- BSL 1 Lab Experience
- 3D Printing
Timeline
Material Science Research Intern
UC Davis La Plante Lab
01.2024 - Current
Undergraduate Researcher
BioInnovation Microfluidics Lab
07.2022 - Current
Research Trainee
BioInnovation Group Research Training
05.2022 - 06.2022
Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Engineering
University of California - Davis