Oghosa Honor Akenuwa
Computational Biophysicist
301 Lippencott St, Apt 1721, Knoxville,TN
Summary
Multi-skilled, Graduate-level Researcher who takes findings and transforms them into creative and accurate insights. Expertise in interpreting data to draw meaningful conclusions while retaining story-telling power. Organizes project activities using optimizing techniques.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Graduate Researcher
University Of Tennessee, Knoxville
Knoxville, TN
07.2017 - Current
- Utilized spatially resolved, Langevin dynamics simulations coupled with a stochastic reaction-diffusion scheme to explore the impact of physical regulators on organization of the actin cytoskeleton.
- Developed theoretical framework combining Kinetic Monte Carlo and Langevin dynamics simulations to study the interplay between multiple-motor based transport and the organization of the plant cytoskeleton.
- Developed simulation pipeline for high-throughput experimentation which reduced simulation time by days to hours.
- Implemented topological data analysis and hierarchical clustering to classify images of actin networks.
- Worked as member of integrated project team in highly collaborative work environment.
- Detailed study findings and updated research upon new discoveries.
- Met regularly with research team to identify issues and maintain project alignment with objectives.
Education
Ph.D. - Chemical And Biomolecular Engineering
The University of Tennessee - Knoxville
Knoxville, TN 07.2017 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry And Engineering
Washington And Lee University
Lexington, VA 06.2012 - 07.2017
Awards and Honors
- Tennessee Award for Graduate Excellence
- University of Tennessee Volunteer of Distinction
Affiliations
- American Physical Society
- Sigma Pi Sigma - National Physics Honor Society
Timeline
Graduate Researcher
University Of Tennessee, Knoxville
07.2017 - Current
Ph.D. - Chemical And Biomolecular Engineering
The University of Tennessee - Knoxville
07.2017 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry And Engineering
Washington And Lee University
06.2012 - 07.2017
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