YAZAN ABDELLA
Yuma,Arizona
Summary
Chemical Engineering graduate from Stanford University pursuing experience in clinical research and biotechnology. Passionate about applying interdisciplinary expertise to solve complex challenges and contribute to engineering, healthcare, community-building, and education.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Volunteer/Designer
Kits Cubed
05.2022 - Current
- Design interactive science kits for young students, incorporating age-appropriate experiments and illustrations for instructional materials.
- Demonstrate experiments and engage children in hands-on science activities at organization-led STEM fair hosting over 4,000 people.
- Assist in design of merchandise, logos, and packaging.
Residential Assistant
Stanford University
06.2022 - 06.2024
- Staffed for high school, undergraduate, international, and freshman dorms, respectively
- Fostered supportive living environments with over 600 students by upholding policies, assisting in conflict resolution, and serving as a resource for residents' academic and personal concerns.
- Managed five-figure budgets while planning and implementing community-building activities and large-scale events
Undergraduate Research Assistant
Stanford Mussallem Center for Biodesign
05.2023 - 05.2024
- Worked with team of doctoral, graduate, and medical students to develop new breath-based diagnostic device for acute patients in neonatal intensive care units.
- Developed prototype mechanical and electrical device subsystems and engineering drawings.
- Utilized compressed gases and gas chromatography machine to sample and analyze 200+ breath samples.
Undergraduate Research Assistant, Gao Lab
Stanford Chemical Engineering Department
06.2023 - 09.2023
- Conducted wet lab research on RNA sensing of Tau protein aggregates, linked to Alzheimer’s progression, using ADAR editing in live cells.
- Performed molecular biology techniques, operated laboratory machinery, analyzed genomic sequencing, constructed plasmids, and maintained cell cultures.
Education
Master of Science - Chemical Engineering
Stanford University
Stanford, CA03-2027
Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering
Stanford University
Stanford, CA03-2025
Skills
- Process Engineering
- Wet Lab
- Data Analysis
- Problem-solving
- Concept development
- Leadership
- Teamwork
- Design
Timeline
Undergraduate Research Assistant, Gao Lab
Stanford Chemical Engineering Department
06.2023 - 09.2023
Undergraduate Research Assistant
Stanford Mussallem Center for Biodesign
05.2023 - 05.2024
Residential Assistant
Stanford University
06.2022 - 06.2024
Volunteer/Designer
Kits Cubed
05.2022 - Current
Master of Science - Chemical Engineering
Stanford University
Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering
Stanford University
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