Vivek Sinha
Rochester,NY
Summary
Biomedical Engineering student dedicated to the field of medicine, health and research.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
President
Biomedical Engineering Society
06.2024 - Current
- Helped organize philanthropy events for American Cancer Society
- Helped organize study sessions connecting Biomedical Undergraduates from different years
- Helped organize Professor-Student events for students to get to know there professors better and understand their research
- Invited industries to speak to students to discuss what sort of applicants they are looking for in terms of internships and what the internship//co-op experience is like at their company
Vice President
MED-Life
01.2024 - Current
- Worked with non-profit organization known as Med-Life to raise funds to buy and donate medical supplies for international children in need and physicians in South America
Researcher
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
01.2024 - 08.2024
- Worked in a structural bioinformatics lab and learned the basics of using AlphaFold and OpenFold as protein modelling tools
- Also learned essential wet lab skills and how to utilize AKTA machines, centrifuges, and bacterial samples to purify proteins using various chromatography methods
- Worked under Dr Ben Shurina in the Montelione Lab
Secretary
Biomedical Engineering Society
08.2023 - 06.2024
- Learned how to manage an e-board
- Increased student participation in Biomedical Engineering Society
- Created t-shirts to further student engagement with the club
- Increased membership from 30 students to 120 students
Competitor
Design by Biomedical Undergraduate Teams
08.2023 - 06.2024
- "The Gauntlet" was the nominal title for our robotic, non-invasive assistance glove
- The final goal was to provide a device that would improve hand function and object manipulation for those suffering from disorders such as Parkinson's
- Many elements went into this project, including considerations in the realms of power supply, comfort, AI implementation, efficiency, cost of fabrication, and mechanical and digital systems engineering
Researcher
University at Buffalo
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Working on bioinformatics research under the NIH R25 grant
- I worked on creating my original research question and am currently working with Dr. Peter Elkin asynchronously using stroke patient data along with drug prescription and drawing its relation to increased fracture incidence and potential osteoperosis
- IRB Certified
Freshman Representative
Biomedical Engineering Society
08.2022 - 06.2023
- Advocated for freshman needs in Biomedical Engineering Society
Lowes Sales Associate
Lowe's Companies, Inc.
04.2022 - 07.2022
- Learned organizational skills and time management
- Daily customer interaction built great presentational skills
- Applied knowledge of physical chemistry and botanical knowledge to help customers find gardening needs
Griller
Rachel's Mediterranean Grill
07.2021 - 10.2021
- Improved team building skills
- Applied knowledge of organic chemistry allowed for excellent culinary skills
Education
Bachelor of Science - BS - Biomedical/Medical Engineering
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
10.2024
Advanced Regents in High School Diploma with Mastery in Science and Mathematics -
Williamsville East High School
06.2022
Accelerated Mathematics
University at Buffalo
04.2022
Skills
- Protein Purification
- Project Management
- Computer-Aided Design
- Protein Modelling
- Biomechanical design
- Collaboration
- Community Service
- Micropipetting
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
- NYS Emergency Medical Technician
Certification
New York State Emergency Medical Technician, 06/23
Accomplishments
- Placed at States for Future Business Leaders of America in Business Presentation and Parliamentary Procedure, 04/19, and 03/20
- Distinguished Level Pianist, 02/20, Amherst School of Music, Played piano in concert and at elderly homes.
- Gold Medal at State Science Fair, 08/18, Western New York Science Congress, Project on plants grown in clear plastic bags as opposed to plants grown naturally. Selected to participate in Broadcom Masters Science fair.
- 2nd Degree Black Belt, 12/19, Master Chong's Taekwondo
Activities
- Biomedical Engineering Society, Freshman Representative, 08/22, 06/23
- Biomedical Engineering Society, Secretary, 08/23, 06/24
- Biomedical Engineering Society, President, 06/24, Present
- MED-Life, Vice President, 01/24, Present
- Design by Biomedical Undergraduate Teams, Competitor, 08/23, 06/24, from disorders such as Parkinson's.
- RPI Ambulance Attendant 09/22, Present
- High School: Class President, Indian Culture Club President, History Club President, Indian Culture Club Secretary Philharmonic orchestra, Varsity Track Runner, Varsity Cross Country Runner, Future Business Leaders of America, French Club, School Newspaper Writer, Member of Student Political Forum
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Bengali
Native/ Bilingual
Hindi
Limited
French
Limited
Recepient of the Macfarlane Award in 2025 for the best designed engineering project
Award given to team with best designed engineering project for Introduction to Engineering Design (class) during the 2024-2025 academic year
Timeline
President
Biomedical Engineering Society
06.2024 - Current
Vice President
MED-Life
01.2024 - Current
Researcher
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
01.2024 - 08.2024
Secretary
Biomedical Engineering Society
08.2023 - 06.2024
Competitor
Design by Biomedical Undergraduate Teams
08.2023 - 06.2024
Researcher
University at Buffalo
06.2023 - 08.2023
Freshman Representative
Biomedical Engineering Society
08.2022 - 06.2023
Lowes Sales Associate
Lowe's Companies, Inc.
04.2022 - 07.2022
Griller
Rachel's Mediterranean Grill
07.2021 - 10.2021
Advanced Regents in High School Diploma with Mastery in Science and Mathematics -
Williamsville East High School
Accelerated Mathematics
University at Buffalo
Bachelor of Science - BS - Biomedical/Medical Engineering
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
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