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Japit Shelat

Los Angeles,CA

Summary

Goal-oriented engineering student with experience in lab settings. Forward-thinking when reviewing project requirements to determine precise solutions. Composed professional when working under tight schedules and limited budgets to achieve innovative designs meeting and exceeding objectives. Highly-motivated with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic and adaptability skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly learning new skills.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Summer Intern (Remote)

Engineering World Health
Los Angeles, CA
06.2021 - 07.2023
  • Immersed myself in addressing bioengineering challenges prevalent in developing nations through collaboration with interns from diverse backgrounds—spanning from New York, Lebanon, and Jordan enhancing my cultural appreciation and broadened my problem-solving perspectives.
  • Delivered a PowerPoint presentation that explained the consequences of poorly protected oxygen tanks and their potential to explode.
  • Gained new profound knowledge about the field of bioengineering and the engineering design process.

Summer Research Intern

Yassine Lab - University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA
06.2022 - 08.2022
  • Assisted the laboratory personnel by participating in wet lab procedures, including but not limited to Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR), Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA), immunohistochemistry, and gel electrophoresis.
  • Captured high-resolution images of stained slides, specifically focusing on the rodent hippocampus and cortex regions.
  • Utilized FIJI 2 (ImageJ) software for precise and comprehensive analysis, discerning variations in pericytes within the blood-brain barrier of APOE4 mice.
  • Created graphics illustrating findings from data analyses.
  • Constructed and presented a scientific poster showcasing my research at the "end-of-internship" symposium.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Engineering (Pre-Engineering)

University of California - Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
06-2027

General Studies

Artesia High School
Lakewood, CA
06-2023

Skills

  • Data Analysis
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Scientific Research
  • Scientific Writing
  • Problem Solving
  • Leadership
  • Documentation Abilities
  • Spreadsheet Tracking
  • Presentations

Accomplishments

  • Summa Cum Laude
  • Distinguished Scholar
  • AP Scholar

Languages

English
Full Professional
Gujarati
Native/ Bilingual
Hindi
Professional

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Summer Research Intern

Yassine Lab - University of Southern California
06.2022 - 08.2022

Summer Intern (Remote)

Engineering World Health
06.2021 - 07.2023

Bachelor of Science - Engineering (Pre-Engineering)

University of California - Los Angeles

General Studies

Artesia High School

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