About Me

I am a biomedical engineer specializing in medical devices and imaging technologies, primarily for cardiovascular applications. I have worked with developing catheter-based technologies for vulnerable plaque imaging and interventional applications. I have developed quantitative algorithms for clinical tools. I am knowledgable in ultrasound, near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS), photoacoustic imaging, transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) devices and the progression of cardiovascular diseases.

Work Experience

Clinical Scientist | Cardiovascular Ultrasound

April 2018 - present

I am part of a multi-functional group that creates and develops new ideas for improving clinical ultrasound for cardiovascular applications. I also serve as the voice of the customer in collaborating with clinical partners for research and development of new product releases.
I also serve as an Agile Product Owner within CV Ultrasound.



Principal Biomedical Engineer | Systems Engineering

January 2013 - April 2018

As a biomedical engineer, I was responsible for the research, development, design, execution and interpretation of experiments that contributed to product development and performance verification for a combined intravascular ultrasound (IVUS) and near infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) clinical imaging system.



Post-Doctoral Researcher | BME Department

January 2012 - January 2013

My work at the University of California at Irvine consisted of creating a novel transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) device and delivery system for treating aortic stenosis.


Education

  • Doctorate

    University of Texas at Austin
    Biomedical Engineering (2011)

    Research Area: Clinical ultrasound and photoacoustic imaging for cardiovascular applications. [Thesis]

    Advisor: Stanislav Y. Emelianov, Ph.D.

  • Master of Science

    University of Texas at Austin
    Biomedical Engineering (2006)

    Research Area: Modeling and quantification of human walking stability using nonlinear dynamics. [Thesis]

    Advisor: Jonathan B. Dingwell, Ph.D.

  • Bachelor of Science

    Johns Hopkins University
    Biomedical Engineering (2002)

    With a concentration in Electrical Engineering; Mathematics minor.

Publications and Patents