Aditya Kumar
Biomedical Engineer
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Biomedical Engineer .
Experience
● Beckman Laser Institute | Graduate Researcher 01/22 - 08/23
o Conducted cutting-edge research on corneal reshaping in ex vivo rabbit eyes using electromechanical reshaping (EMR) as a means of correcting refractive errors, leading to potential advancements in ophthalmology.
o Designed and executed experiments to evaluate the effectiveness of corneal reshaping procedures.
o Utilized advanced imaging modalities of Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) and Second Harmonic Generation (SHG) to assess shape changes and collagen structure, validating treatment effectiveness.
o Constructed a fiber optic-based swept-source OCT machine for accurate corneal imaging, enabling rapid and precise corneal imaging for subsequent curvature analysis.
o Enclosed the system to protect sensitive optical components to environmental factors and minimize interference to maintain stable operating conditions.
o Developed a Matlab-based approach of creating a 3D-reconstruction from 2D cross-sectional OCT images, streamlining the calculation of the cornea’s radius of curvature to analyze treatment outcomes.
o Authored a comprehensive thesis on this research, further demonstrating expertise in the field.
● Glidewell Dental | Research and Development Intern 06/22 - 09/22
o Led the testing of material properties including fracture failure and microindentation for the purpose of developing zirconia dental implants.
o Directed surface roughness experimental testing using sandblasting and a NANOVEA profilometer to determine ideal parameters for osseointegration, leading to more successful surgical outcomes.
o Evaluated surface wettability to ensure optimal implant osseointegration, improving patient outcomes.
o Analyzed competitor patent literature regarding their implant material compositions, mechanical properties, and methods of processing, enhancing the company’s competitive edge in the dental implant market.
● University of California, Irvine | Graduate Teaching Assistant 01/22 - 06/23
o Instructed undergraduates and led discussions for courses including LabVIEW/Arduino, SolidWorks, Design of Biomaterials, and Tissue Engineering, supporting a diverse student population to achieve academic success.
Education
M.S. Biomedical Engineering - University of California, Irvine
B.S. Biomedical Engineering - University of California, Irvine
