Henry Heinks
Minneapolis,MN
Summary
Biomedical Engineering researcher with a passion for neuroscience and medical devices. Goal is to become a renowned expert in Neuromodulation and developing devices that interface with the nervous system. Strong foundation in biomedical engineering, driven to contribute to advancements in this rapidly evolving field.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Undergraduate Research Assistant
Akkin Lab, University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
04.2024 - Current
- Assisted in designing and constructing a high-resolution (~1.6 micron) Polarization-Sensitive Optical Coherence Tomography scanner for connectomics imaging of deep brain stimulation targets in primates.
- Developed algorithm to remove speckle speckle noise from OCT datasets.
- Used signal processing techniques to transform PS-OCT signals into meaningful image contrasts.
Group Lead
Westrock
01.2019 - 01.2021
- Directly lead a team of 6 employees and oversaw operations of the Boxboard Mill's paper stock preparation procedure with general leadership responsibilities
- Coordinated Preventative Maintenance and system upgrades between Engineering, Maintenance, and Production teams while assuring industrial safety procedures
- Both directly operated and supervised the operation of heavy equipment and industrial machinery.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Engineering
University Of Minnesota, Twin Cities
Minneapolis, MN05.2025
Skills
- Computer Programming: Matlab, Javascript, Python
- Microsoft 365 & Google Suite
- Electronic-Circuit Breadboarding
- Laboratory Skills
- Development of Optical Systems
- Presentations
Relevant Coursework
- Signal Processing
- Bioinstrumentation
- Statistics
- Transport for BME
- Physiology
- Programming
- Biomedical Optics
- Biomechanics
- Biomaterials
Training and Notable Accomplishments
- Eagle Scout Award
- UCI Multiscale Biophotonics Training Program - two week short course, hosted at University of California, Irvine, covering a wide variety of biomedical optics technologies in detail.
- Team Trek Leadership Training - Internationally recognized Leadership Training Camp utilized by companies such as 3M, Southwest Airlines, and Medtronic.
Timeline
Undergraduate Research Assistant
Akkin Lab, University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
04.2024 - Current
Group Lead
Westrock
01.2019 - 01.2021
Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Engineering
University Of Minnesota, Twin Cities
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