Scott T. Hansen
Maple Grove,MN
Summary
- R&D engineer with 3+ years experience developing medical devices in the interventional cardiology space for rotational atherectomy and complex PCI procedures.
- Graduated with a PhD in Biomedical Engineering from the University of Minnesota with a focus on sickle cell blood fluid mechanics utilizing microfluidic plaforms.
- Research background including 4+ years experience applying high-speed cameras for particle image velocimetry to study blood fluid mechanics.
- Experience developing and prototyping mechanical systems through modeling in Solidworks and integration with Matlab, Arduino, and Labview.
- Leadership experience as site lead for next generation atherectomy device and as tiger team lead focusing on sustaining efforts for intravscular ultrasound imaging system.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
R&D Engineer - New Product Development
Boston Scientific
Maple Grove, MN
07.2022 - Current
- Promoted to Principal Engineer in August 2025.
- Played a key role as the Minnesota site lead and technical expert for the development of a next-generation rotational atherectomy system.
- Led a cross-functional tiger team investigation to find root cause and propose solutions for intravascular imaging system corrective action.
- Developed electromechanical test systems to automate device usage and replicate recorded physician movements for clinical relevance.
- Designed surrogate models to replicate calcific arteries using 3D-printed polymers, resins, and plasters for R&D use and customer engagements.
- Studied the design parameters impacting the performance of stainless steel coils driveshafts, leading to a better understanding of fatigue life, failure modes, and torque transmission under high-speed rotation.
- Performed design validation activities by organizing and executing formative assessments of prototype designs.
- Mentored junior engineers in developing test methods to address clinical risks in preparation for FDA pre-submission.
- Gathered VOC feedback on prototype designs through customer engagements at conferences, advisory boards, and on-site visits.
- Experience providing technical updates and proposing solutions to senior leadership.
Graduate Research Assistant
University of Minnesota
Minneapolis, MN
09.2017 - 04.2022
- Created microfluidic devices replicating the blood vessels of the microvasculature using soft photolithography techniques.
- Researched the effects of small molecule inhibitors on the fluid behavior of sickle cell blood flow in microfluidic channels.
- Developed a novel microfluidic platform using particle image velocimetry and spectroscopy to quantify blood flow behavior and oxygen saturation simultaneously.
- Implemented a PyTorch convolutional neural network for high-throughput image classification with automated image segmentation in Matlab.
- Studied the hemoglobin content of red blood cells using intracellular cell immunostaining and flow cytometry.
- Teaching assistant for advanced biomedical transport course at the University of Minnesota for two semesters.
Design Engineer
Percival Scientific Inc.
Perry, IA
05.2016 - 06.2017
- Promoted to a full-time design engineer after a summer internship.
- Drafted electrical, refrigeration, and lighting diagrams to interface with a programmable logic controller (PLC) for controlled environmental chambers.
- Used SolidWorks to model sheet metal and 3D-printed parts for custom product orders for specific research applications.
Education
Doctor of Philosophy - Biomedical Engineering
University of Minnesota
Minneapolis, MN04.2022
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Iowa State University
Ames, IA05.2016
Publications
- Hansen, S., & Wood, D. K. (2022). Simultaneous quantification of blood rheology and oxygen saturation to evaluate affinity-modifying therapies in sickle cell disease. Lab on a Chip, 22(21), 4141-4150.
- Hansen, S., Wood, D. K., & Higgins, J. M. (2020). 5‐(Hydroxymethyl) furfural restores low‐oxygen rheology of sickle trait blood in vitro. British journal of haematology, 188(6), 985-993.
Timeline
R&D Engineer - New Product Development
Boston Scientific
07.2022 - Current
Graduate Research Assistant
University of Minnesota
09.2017 - 04.2022
Design Engineer
Percival Scientific Inc.
05.2016 - 06.2017
Doctor of Philosophy - Biomedical Engineering
University of Minnesota
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Iowa State University