RHW Resume

401 The Greens Circle, Raleigh NC, 27606
Robert Williamson
rhwilliamson922@gmail.com | rhwilli4@ncsu.edu
(919)-812-6121
Website: https://portfoliorhw.weebly.com/
Education
North Carolina State University and University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 2022 – 2026
▪ Doctor of Philosophy in Biomedical Engineering
▪ GPA: 3.86
North Carolina State University and University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 2018 – 2022
▪ Bachelors of Science in Biomedical Engineering
▪ Minor in Nanoscience and Technology
▪ GPA: 4.00
Work Experience
Graduate Researcher at North Carolina State University August 2022 – Present

• Developed a new form of reversible electroporation eliminating pain and muscle stimulation
• Performed electroporation technology optimization for novel local nucleic acid-based therapeutics
• Designed transfection experiments and completed IACUC documentation for small and large animal studies
• Performed clinical treatments for clinical safety trials in large animal models
• Led clinical treatment of spontaneous tumors in veterinary patients at the NCSU College of Veterinary
Medicine
• In depth-training of undergraduate students in lab safety, advanced cell culture, microscopy, and other
technical skills
R & D Engineering Intern at Gradient Medical Inc. May 2021 – August 2022
▪ Led preliminary experiments for optimized electroporation for DNA vaccine administration
▪ Developed cell culture expertise to enable high-throughput studies on transfection efficiency
▪ Created algorithms in MATLAB to automate analysis of experimental data from high-throughput studies
▪ Utilized computational modeling in COMSOL to modify and simulate electrode applicators and handles
▪ Maintained supply chain and day-to-day operations of company lab space
Undergraduate Researcher at North Carolina State University October 2019 – May 2022
▪ Performed research involving cancer treatment via electroporation
▪ Learning protocols for aseptic technique and high voltage safety
▪ Developing novel 3D tumor models for electroporation experiments
▪ Optimizing asymmetric waveforms for DNA electrotransfection
▪ Honing skills in performing academic research and experimental design
▪ Analyzed large sets of experimental data to draw and validate conclusions
Teaching Assistant at North Carolina State University January 2021 – May 2021
▪ Guided two teams of students as they completed a semester-long design project
▪ Offered insight to help foster skills in SolidWorks, Embedded Systems, and Molecular Biology
▪ Further improved and refine my personal skills with SolidWorks, Arduino, C++, and SnapGene.
Assistant Office Manager at Flatrock Landscaping LLC June 2014 - Present
▪ Managing and analyzing timesheets, aging reports, etc. to track revenue flow, invoices, etc.
▪ Performing computer maintenance, and resolved software issues
▪ Maintaining and organizing both digital and physical file systems
▪ Strengthened skills in file management, computer systems and programs such as Excel
Facilities Engineering Intern National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences Summer 2019
▪ Generating multiple as-builds/single-line drawings for entire campus in AutoCAD
▪ Experience working around/with high-temp hot water and steam systems
▪ Leading inspections of new lab door installation to ensure room sterility and ease of use
▪ Leading HVAC static pressure testing and balancing project
▪ Analyzed steam and water flow data to optimize facility control systems and set points
▪ Co-Lead on project to update CADs of all building interstitial spaces
▪ Working with contractors to negotiate project goals and ensure safety protocols were followed
▪ Further developed skills in project management and team-based leadership
Projects
AquaPack Robotics August 2022 - Present
▪ Part of a 50+ student team to create an autonomous underwater robot for the 2023 RoboSub Competition
▪ Mechanical project subteam lead/mentor for design, testing, and implementation of a projectile launcher
▪ Led team-based design reviews of launcher prototype
▪ Created and carried out verification and validation testing protocols for launcher
▪ Hosting community outreach events for local engagement in STEM
Gradient Medical Analysis Algorithms July 2021

▪ Developed image processing algorithm to automatically identify
transfected and ablated regions (See Left)
▪ Developed data processing algorithm to integrate COMSOL
simulation results with ablation measurements to yield electric field
thresholds
▪ Enabled high-throughput data collection by decreasing the time
required to analyze data as well as increasing measurement precision
▪ Presented research poster at BMES Annual Conference 2021
▪
BME 398 Design Project January 2021 – May 2021
▪ Developed proof-of-concept studies for a new type of endotracheal tube
which utilizes capillaries to passively drain subglottic secretions
▪ Worked as a team to define user needs and incorporate to DFM principles to
meet these needs
▪ Analyzed current market and FDA regulations to determine possible market
strategies and regulatory pathways
▪ Primarily worked on SolidWorks components design and fluid-flow
simulations (See Right)
▪ Led team discussions for concept generation and project timeline
creation/management
BME 298 Design Project January 2020 – May 2020
▪ Designed and presented a proposal for a novel blood analyzer for leukemia patients that
uses microfluidics for at-home complete blood counts
▪ Worked as a team to analyze current leukemia treatments and identify prominent needs
and then design a solution
▪ Primarily worked on concept research and designed SolidWorks components (See Left)
▪ Led team discussions for concept generation and project timeline creation/management
FIRST Robotics 2017 & 2018 Competition Seasons August 2016 – May 2018
▪ Directly managed chassis and drivetrain design and fabrication sub-teams as project lead (2018)
▪ Competed in internationally in Houston, TX after winning NC regional championship (2017, 2018)
▪ Developed skills in leadership, creative team problem-solving, mechanical design and fabrication (see
‘Skills’)
Awards/Honors
▪ COE Graduate Research Fellowship ($35,200) 2022

o NCSU College of Engineering
▪ Graduate Merit Award ($2,400) 2022

o NCSU College of Engineering
▪ Abrams Undergraduate Research Award ($2,100) 2019

o NCSU Dept. of Biomedical Engineering
▪ Outstanding Intern Award 2019

o Director of NIH Office of Research Facilities, Dan Wheeland, PE
▪ Honor Societies Varies

o Member of Tau Beta Pi Engineering Honor Society (2020-Present)
o Member of Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society (2021-Present)
Skills
General Software Simulation & 3D Modeling Image & Video Editing

▪ Microsoft Excel ▪ SolidWorks ▪ VSDC Editor
▪ Microsoft ▪ Inventor ▪ Adobe Premiere
PowerPoint ▪ AutoCAD ▪ GIMP
▪ Microsoft Word ▪ MultiSim ▪ Adobe Photoshop
▪ Microsoft Publisher ▪ COMSOL ▪ Inkscape
▪ Microsoft Access ▪ Cura (3D-Printing) ▪ Audacity
▪ Creality Slicer (3D- ▪ Avidemux 2.5
Printing)
Soft Skills & Industry Knowledge Biological Research Programming
▪ Digital and physical ▪ Biosafety Level 2 ▪ MATLAB
file management Training ▪ Visual Basic or VBA
▪ Project Presentations ▪ Aseptic Technique (MS Excel)
▪ Effectively work in ▪ Cell Passaging ▪ G-Code (3D-Printing)
team or individual ▪ Digital Imaging
settings Microscopy Technical & Fabrication
▪ Lead team-based ▪ Cellular Assays
projects ▪ Soldering
▪ DMSO Handling ▪ Safe power and hand
▪ BOM Estimates
▪ Transfection tool use
▪ Part Sourcing Techniques ▪ Safe use of shop tools
▪ FDA Regulations ▪ Flow Cytometry including:
▪ DFM Principles o Band Saw
o Jig Saw
o Chop Saw
o Table Saw
o Drill Press

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401 The Greens Circle, Raleigh NC, 27606

Graduate Researcher at North Carolina State University August 2022 – Present

Gradient Medical Analysis Algorithms July 2021

▪ COE Graduate Research Fellowship ($35,200) 2022

▪ Graduate Merit Award ($2,400) 2022

▪ Abrams Undergraduate Research Award ($2,100) 2019

▪ Outstanding Intern Award 2019

▪ Honor Societies Varies

General Software Simulation & 3D Modeling Image & Video Editing

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