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
Middletown, PA
11.2023 - Current
Graduate Teaching Associate
The Pennsylvania State University
Middletown, PA
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
Middletown, PA
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
Middletown, PA
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
Harrisburg, PA
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
05.2024
- Thesis: Real-Time Data Processing Integrated with Molecular Imprinted Polymer Sensors for Fentanyl Detection
- GPA: 3.90
Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering
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.