Graduation

November, 2001

Master’s of Health Science, Institute of Biomaterials and Biomedical Engineering, University of  Toronto

·     Major: Clinical Engineering

·     Master’s Thesis: Arthroplasty Implants For The Rheumatoid Hand: A Comparison Of The Mechanical Properties Of The Neuflex And Swanson Devices

June, 1999

Bachelor of Applied Science (with Honours Standing), University of  Toronto, Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering, 1999

·     Major: Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Option

·     Participated in the Professional Experience Year program offered at University of Toronto, 1996-1997

·     Bachelor’s Thesis: The Effect of Arthritis on the Mechanical Properties of the Cortex in Long Bones

October 2000 - present

Biomedical  Engineering Department, Sunnybrook and Women’s Health Sciences Centre, Toronto

Clinical Engineering Intern

·  Conducting two surveys: retrospective analysis of new capital equipment funding, quality review of Biomedical Engineering Department

May – August 2000

Biomedical Engineering Department, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston

Clinical Engineering Intern

·  Created a system for yearly test equipment calibration

·  Prepared an scheduled maintenance procedure manual for high-risk equipment

·  Designed a water filtration system for low-temperature endoscope sterilization

January – April 2000

University of Toronto, Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering

Teacher’s Assistant

·     Conducted and instructed a laboratory for students in a second year Mechanics of Solids course

April - July 1999

June - August 1998

Orthopædic Research Laboratory, St. Michael’s Hospital, Toronto

Student Researcher

Ÿ    Conducted two research projects dealing with the effect of inflammatory arthritis on the quality and strength of rabbit bone using imaging techniques and mechanical testing apparatus

May-August 1997

Bombardier de Havilland Incorporated, Toronto

Liaison Engineer-in-Training

Ÿ        Designed engineering repairs for manufacturing damages to parts for Dash 8 and Sherpa turbo-prop aircraft

September 1996-

May 1997

Project Engineering Coordinator

·          Coordinated technical engineering projects

·          Helped in maintenance of computer database system

·          Prepared material for presentations for manager and director

June-August 1996

Automated Systems Incorporated, Toronto

Technical Consultant

·          Created proposal drawings

·          Installed and tested software

·          Set up software templates

·          Compiled technical manuals

·     Member, Golden Key National Honour Society

1995-1999

·     Member, American Society of Mechanical Engineers

1998

·     Emil Fackenheim Award

2000-2001

·     Ontario Graduate Scholarship for Science and Technology

2000-2001

·     Student Representative, Division III (Physical Sciences and Engineering), School of Graduate Studies

2000

·     Volunteer, Out of the Cold Program for the Homeless

1999-2000

·     Biomedical Engineering Representative, University of Toronto Graduate Student’s Union

1994-2000

·     University of Toronto Intramural Hockey

1998-1999

·     Faculty Council Representative, 4^th year Mechanical Engineering class

1994-1998

·     Engineering Representative, University of Toronto Students’ Administrative Council (SAC)

1997-1998

·     Drum Major, Engineering Marching Band

1995-1996

·     Special Projects Deputy, Promotions Commission, SAC

1995-1996

·     Executive SAC Representative, Engineering Society

·       Imaging of Defects in Arthritic and Normal Rabbit Cortical Bone Using Six High-Resolution Imaging Techniques, currently in prepublication review

·       The Effect of Arthritis on the Mechanical Properties of the Cortex in Long Bones, currently in prepublication review

June 2000

·       Mechanical Properties of Tibiae Affected by Experimental Inflammatory Arthritis, Canadian Orthopædic Research Society Conference, Edmonton, Alberta

March 2000

·        Imaging of Defects in Arthritic and Normal Rabbit Femora Using Six High-Resolution Imaging Techniques, Orthopædic Research Society Conference, Orlando, Florida

March 2000

·       Mechanical Properties of Tibiae Affected by Experimental Inflammatory Arthritis, Orthopædic Research Society Conference, Orlando, Florida

July 1999

·        Imaging of Defects in Arthritic and Normal Rabbit Femora Using Six High-Resolution Imaging Techniques, Canadian Orthopædic Research Society Conference, Saint John’s, Newfoundland

June 1999

·        Imaging of Defects in Arthritic and Normal Rabbit Femora Using Six High-Resolution Imaging Techniques, Canadian Medical and Biological Engineering Society Conference, London, Ontario

June 1999

·        Mechanical Properties of Tibiae Affected by Experimental Inflammatory Arthritis, Canadian Connective Tissue Conference, Montreal, Quebec