Summary
Work History
Education
Skills
Projects
Certification
Honors
References
Raheeq Darweesh

Raheeq Darweesh

Mechanicsburg,PA

Summary

Highly analytical and detail-oriented professional with related education, practicum, and knowledge to contribute to long-range operational objectives in an Electrical/Electronic/Embedded Engineer role.

Work History

Graduate Research Assistant

The Pennsylvania State University
11.2023 - Current

Graduate Teaching Associate

The Pennsylvania State University
08.2023 - 11.2023
  • Collaborated effectively with faculty members in the Electrical Engineering Department in research and special projects, laboratory instructions, tutoring undergraduate students, grading assignments.

Teaching Assistant

The Pennsylvania State University
08.2021 - 05.2023
  • IEEE Brain Third Place Award: Third Place Award in 2023 IEEE Brain Discovery and Neurotechnology Workshop Department (11/2023)
  • Capstone Senior Design Project Award: First Place Award in Electrical Engineering Department (04/2023)
  • Tau Beta Pi: Engineering Honor Society (02/2022)
  • Phi Theta Kappa: Honor Society (02/2019)
  • Dean's list - All Semesters

Laboratory Development Intern

The Pennsylvania State University
05.2022 - 06.2022
  • Collaborated with faculty to develop and enhance laboratories for an Optics course
  • Contributed to the design, setup, and implementation of laboratory experiments, ensuring alignment with course objectives and safety guidelines.

Math and Science Tutor

Harrisburg Area Community College
09.2019 - 12.2020
  • Provided comprehensive assistance to students requiring help in math, science, and introductory programming classes
  • Demonstrated the ability to explain complex concepts effectively and support students in their learning process.

Education

Master of Science - Electrical Engineering

The Pennsylvania State University , Pennsylvania
05.2024


  • Thesis: Real-Time Data Processing Integrated with Molecular Imprinted Polymer Sensors for Fentanyl Detection
  • GPA: 3.90

Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering

The Pennsylvania State University, Pennsylvania
05.2023


  • Capstone Project: SSVEP-based Brain-Computer Interface System to Assist Locked-in Patients in Decision Making
  • Awarded: First Place Senior Capstone Project
  • GPA: 3.83
  • Dean's List: All Semesters

Skills

  • PCB Design
  • Microcontroller Programming
  • Signal Processing
  • CAD software
  • Python/ MATLAB/ C
  • Microsoft Office
  • English/Arabic Languages

Projects

  • SSVEP based Brain Computer Interface System to Assist Locked in Patients in Decision Making (First Place Capstone Award - Third Place IEEE Brain Award): Created an affordable communication method that can used at homes to assist locked-in patients to express their basic needs via non-invasive EEG technology.
  • Determining the Volumetric Characteristics of a Passive Linear Electro-Magnetic Damper for Vehicle Applications: Conducted frequency analysis on a quarter lightweight vehicle's passive electromagnetic damper using Simulink.
  • Heart/Oxygen Rate Monitoring Device: Utilized an Oximeter Heart Rate Monitor Sensor (MAX30101), Arduino Uno, and OLED Graphic Display to accurately measure the user's BPM (beats per minute).
  • Phone Lock Combination: Inspected and confirmed the precision of data input from a number pad by utilizing LabVIEW.

Certification

  • Verilog HDL Basics, Intel Corporation, 11/2023
  • Beginner Workshop for Intel FPGAs, Intel Corporation, 10/2023
  • How to Learn Math, Stanford University, 02/2020

Honors

  • IEEE Brain Third Place Award: Third Place Award in 2023 IEEE Brain Discovery and Neurotechnology Workshop Department, 11/2023
  • Capstone Senior Design Project Award: First Place Award in Electrical Engineering Department, 04/2023
  • Tau Beta Pi: Engineering Honor Society, 02/2022
  • Phi Theta Kappa: Honor Society, 02/2019
  • Dean’s list: All Semesters

References

References available upon request.
Raheeq Darweesh