Mahsa Karimi
Philadelphia,PA
Summary
Highly productive and efficient professional in scientific research and analysis, with expertise in data interpretation, laboratory management, and statistical analysis. Skilled in managing complex research projects, collaborating effectively, and solving problems to drive innovation. Strong analytical abilities and critical thinking have led to improvements in research methodologies and project outcomes.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Lab Coordinator
Drexel University
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
01.2020 - Current
- Instruct students on device usage and maintenance, Senior for Grad and Undergraduate student's projects.
- Generated reports outlining data from experiments conducted in the laboratory.
- Trained new employees on proper laboratory techniques and safety protocols.
- Assisted in developing new methods for testing or analyzing samples in order to improve efficiency or accuracy of results produced by the lab.
Teaching Assistant
Drexel University
Philadelphia, US
01.2020 - Current
- Dynamic Laboratory, Department of Mechanical Engineering and Mechanics, Drexel University, Philadelphia, US 3
- Mechanical Behavior of Materials, Department of Mechanical Engineering and Mechanics, Drexel University, Philadelphia, US 6
- Mechanical Senior Design, Department of Mechanical Engineering and Mechanics, Drexel University, Philadelphia, US
Co-Instructor
Drexel University
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
01.2024 - 08.2024
- Teaching the course "Mechanical Behaviour of Materials" half of the course material. Holding office hours. conducting midterms and finals.
Teaching Assistant
Amirkabir University of Technology
Tehran, Iran
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Material science and engineering, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Amirkabir University of Technology, Tehran, Iran. Responsibilities included Recitations, holding office hours, grading homework and midterm exams, and compiling midterm and final exam questions.
Education
Ph.D. - Biomedical Engineering
Drexel University
Philadelphia, PA04-2025
M.SC. - BIOMATERIAL ENGINEERING
Amirkabir University of Technology
Tehran, Iran11.2018
B.SC. - METALLURGY ENGINEERING AND MATERIALS
University of Tehran
Tehran, Iran09.2015
Skills
- Cell culture, Immunohistochemistry, Histology techniques, Light Microscopy, Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), Cytocompatibility Assays, 3D Printing and 3D design
- Animal Handling
- Research Coordination
RESEARCH INTERESTS
- Rapid prototyping
- Tissue Engineering
- Hydrogel
- Meniscus tissue Engineering
Publications
- Karimi, Mahsa, et al. "The effect of pore size and layout on mechanical and biological properties of 3D-printed bone scaffolds with gradient porosity." Polymer Composites 44.2 (2023): 1343-1359.
- Fareghdeli, F., Karimi, M., Novin, A., & Solati-Hashjin, M. (2022). EFFECT OF TEMPERATURE AND TIME ON THE HOMOGENEITY OF POLYLACTIC ACID/HYDROXYAPATITE COMPOSITES FOR BONE SCAFFOLDS. Journal of Advanced Materials in Engineering (Esteghlal), 40(3), 61-78.
- Far, Bahareh Farasati, et al. "Synthesis and characterization of chitosan/collagen/polycaprolactone hydrogel films with enhanced biocompatibility and hydrophilicity for artificial tendon applications." International Journal of Biological Macromolecules 253 (2023): 127448.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Co-Instructor
Drexel University
01.2024 - 08.2024
Lab Coordinator
Drexel University
01.2020 - Current
Teaching Assistant
Drexel University
01.2020 - Current
Teaching Assistant
Amirkabir University of Technology
01.2017 - 01.2019
Ph.D. - Biomedical Engineering
Drexel University
M.SC. - BIOMATERIAL ENGINEERING
Amirkabir University of Technology
B.SC. - METALLURGY ENGINEERING AND MATERIALS
University of Tehran
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