Minitab
Emeka W. Chikelu
Biomedical Engineer
Philadelphia,PA
Summary
With academic exploits spanning the fields of biomedical, electrical and materials engineering, and a personality built for both independent thought and team play, I am committed to using my unique gifts to push the boundaries of technology-backed healthcare
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
13
13
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
Researcher/Project Manager
Natural Materials and Polymer Processing Lab, Drexel University
09.2018 - Current
- Developing biomimetic 3D collagen nanofiber yarns (CNY) for potential tendon fiber reconstruction
- Using the nanoyarn electrospinning technique to fabricate fibrous 3D scaffolds of collagen and gelatin
- Using cutting-edge characterization and spectroscopic techniques to assess biopolymer nanoyarns
- Performing immunohistological assays to assess response of cells cultured on collagen nanoyarn scaffolds
- Applying advanced statistical techniques to analyze data and draw conclusions
Teaching Fellow
College of Engineering, Drexel University
Philadelphia, PA
09.2018 - 06.2022
- Taught and mentored freshmen in Animatronics and other introductory engineering courses
- Conducted laboratory and practice sessions for freshmen python programming and bioinspired design
Research Fellow
Pennsylvania Manufacturing Fellows Initiative
09.2018 - 08.2019
- Focused on enhancing surface area and sensor sensitivity through electrospinning
- Redesigned the assay strip of the Lia pregnancy test kit using microfluidics for performance enhancement
Product Development Associate
Lia Diagnostics Inc
Philadelphia, PA
01.2017 - 09.2018
- Conducted intellectual property research to expand Lia’s lateral-flow, biodegradable, flushable diagnostics
- Conducted research to improve antibody immobilization and reagent striping on cellulosic surfaces
- Developed and upscaled manufacturing process for health test kits that detect pregnancy, ovulation, urinary tract disease, fecal occult blood and drug of abuse in urine
- Inspected materials, processes and procedures to ensure GMP, ISO 13845 and CFR 21 compliance
Graduate Research Assistant
Vascular Tissue & Cellular Engineering Lab, University of Cincinnati
04.2014 - 12.2016
- Carried out 3-D printing of human skin tissue using keratinocytes, fibroblast and endothelial cells
- Performed immunoassays to evaluate tissue viability and response, and detect biomarkers
- Analyzed and enhanced microscope-generated images using ImagePRO, Matlab and ImageJ
Electrical Engineer
Lili Nigeria Enterprises
Lagos, Nigeria
03.2010 - 12.2012
- Served my nation for 12 months in the mandatory youth service scheme
- Designed power distribution subnetworks for rural electrification projects
Education
Ph.D. - Biomedical Engineering
Drexel University
Philadelphia, PA 09.2018 - 12.2022
MS - Biomedical Engineering
University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OH 08.2013 - 08.2016
B.Sc. - Electrical & Electronics Engineering
University of Lagos
Lagos, Nigeria 01.2003 - 10.2008
Skills
Electrospinning, Electronics and Signal Processing
Affiliations
Member, Biomedical Engineering Society (BMES), 2013-
Member, The Fiber Society, 2018-
Member, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), 2008-
Member National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE), 2013
Additional Information
- HONORS AND AWARDS , College of Engineering Teaching Fellowship, Drexel University, 2018 - 2022 Pennsylvania Manufacturing Fellows Initiative Award, Drexel University & Lia Diagnostics Inc. 2018 - 2019 BCEE Seed Grant Scholarship, University of Cincinnati, 2014 University Graduate Scholarship, University of Cincinnati, 2013 - 2016 Shell Petroleum Nigeria University Scholarship, University of Lagos, 2003-2008
Software
Camtasia
Imagej
Zen Blue
Spyder IDE
Microsoft Office
Matlab
Endnote
Fusion 360
Timeline
Ph.D. - Biomedical Engineering
Drexel University
09.2018 - 12.2022
Researcher/Project Manager
Natural Materials and Polymer Processing Lab, Drexel University
09.2018 - Current
Teaching Fellow
College of Engineering, Drexel University
09.2018 - 06.2022
Research Fellow
Pennsylvania Manufacturing Fellows Initiative
09.2018 - 08.2019
Product Development Associate
Lia Diagnostics Inc
01.2017 - 09.2018
Graduate Research Assistant
Vascular Tissue & Cellular Engineering Lab, University of Cincinnati
04.2014 - 12.2016
MS - Biomedical Engineering
University of Cincinnati
08.2013 - 08.2016
Electrical Engineer
Lili Nigeria Enterprises
03.2010 - 12.2012
B.Sc. - Electrical & Electronics Engineering
University of Lagos
01.2003 - 10.2008
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