Mantra Mittal
Palatine,IL
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Research Assistant
NanoFAB.SDSU
07.2024 - Current
- Conducted research on Continuous Glucose Monitoring Systems (CGMS) for diabetic patients.
- Completed cleanroom fabrication using SU-8 and earned certifications in positive/negative lithography.
- Performed literature review on CGMS limitations, proposing a novel design improvement.
- Strengthened skills in microfabrication, design debugging, and communicating complex scientific concepts.
Research Assistant
NanoFAB.SDSU
06.2025 - 07.2025
- Contributed to lactic acid sensing research using microfluidic biosensing chips.
- Fabricated chips and repaired malfunctioning equipment critical for data collection.
- Self-learned CoventorWare and produced a tutorial video for graduate researchers.
- Designed a novel diagnostic chip, initiating joint research with Nexogen and Grapheton.
- Certified in electric/magnetic field-enhanced diagnostics using fluorescence and UV/VIS spectroscopy.
Research Intern
Nexogen & Grapheton
06.2025 - 07.2025
- Designed a diagnostic microfluidic chip capable of detecting specific diseases based on biomolecular interactions.
- Integrated hydrogel-based sensing with electric/magnetic field-assisted signal acceleration for enhanced detection accuracy.
- Applied fluorescence and UV/VIS spectroscopy techniques to analyze disease-specific molecular signatures.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to transition the SDSU-initiated concept into a translational diagnostic tool.
Education
High School - undefined
William Fremd High School
05.2026
Skills
- Cleanroom Fabrication
- SU-8 Processing
- Literature Review
- Scientific Writing
- Python
- Java
- JavaScript
- Web Development
- CoventorWare
- SolidWorks
- Patient transport (wheelchair/gurney)
- Infection control procedures
- Clinical room turnover
- Mathematica
Websites
Extra-Curricular Activities
Math Team, Competitor, AIME Qualifier, Executive Board Scholastic Bowl, Varsity Member Science Bowl, Team Member Varsity Tennis Team, 3 Years Volunteering at Advocate Health Hospital, 200+ Shadowing Dr. Mallick at Advocate Shepherd Immediate Care, 75+
Research
- Research Assistant, NanoFAB.SDSU, 2024-07-01, 100+, Conducted research on Continuous Glucose Monitoring Systems (CGMS) for diabetic patients., Completed cleanroom fabrication using SU-8 and earned certifications in positive/negative lithography., Performed literature review on CGMS limitations, proposing a novel design improvement., Strengthened skills in microfabrication, design debugging, and communicating complex scientific concepts.
- Research Assistant, NanoFAB.SDSU, 2025-06-01, 2025-07-01, 125+, Contributed to lactic acid sensing research using microfluidic biosensing chips., Fabricated chips and repaired malfunctioning equipment critical for data collection., Self-learned CoventorWare and produced a tutorial video for graduate researchers., Designed a novel diagnostic chip, initiating joint research with Nexogen and Grapheton., Certified in electric/magnetic field-enhanced diagnostics using fluorescence and UV/VIS spectroscopy.
- Research Intern, Nexogen & Grapheton, 2025-06-01, 2025-07-01, 125+, Designed a diagnostic microfluidic chip capable of detecting specific diseases based on biomolecular interactions., Integrated hydrogel-based sensing with electric/magnetic field-assisted signal acceleration for enhanced detection accuracy., Applied fluorescence and UV/VIS spectroscopy techniques to analyze disease-specific molecular signatures., Collaborated with cross-functional teams to transition the SDSU-initiated concept into a translational diagnostic tool.
Skills Interests
Cleanroom Fabrication, SU-8 Processing, Literature Review, Scientific Writing, Python, Java, JavaScript, Web Development, CoventorWare, SolidWorks, Patient transport (wheelchair/gurney), Infection control procedures, Clinical room turnover, Mathematica, Positive & Negative Lithography, Electric/Magnetic field acceleration of diagnostic reactions using fluorescence and UV/VIS spectroscopy, Spanish, Hindi, Urdu, English, Point of Care Diagnostics, Preventive Care, Biomedical Research, Mathematics Competitions, Tennis, Collaborative Problem Solving
Awards
- AIME Qualifier, 2024, AMC Score: 102
- AIME Qualifier, 2025, AMC Score: 103.5
- ICTM Algebra Team, 4th Place
- HOSA State Qualifier
- MSL Tennis, Second Place
- ACT Score, 35, 35, 35, 35, 36
- Biology Olympiad, Honorable Mention
Timeline
Research Assistant
NanoFAB.SDSU
06.2025 - 07.2025
Research Intern
Nexogen & Grapheton
06.2025 - 07.2025
Research Assistant
NanoFAB.SDSU
07.2024 - Current
High School - undefined
William Fremd High School