Damola Teniola
Graduate Research Assistant at UConn Health- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Hazard Recognition
AIChE - American Institute of Chemical EngineersMar, 2019- Nov, 2024 -
Certified SolidWorks Associate
Dassault SystèmesJul, 2018- Nov, 2024 -
Adult and Pediatric CPR/First Aid/AED
American Red CrossOct, 2018- Nov, 2024
Experience
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UConn Health
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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700 & Above Employee
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Graduate Research Assistant
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Aug 2021 - Present
• Executed bench top, tissue model, and wet lab studies utilizing surgeons as subject matter experts to gather feedback on the performance of the test scaffold • Performed analysis of samples and raw materials using mechanical fatigue testing, chromatography, spectroscopy, wet chemistry, physical testing, and other analytical techniques • Prepared engineer- and physician-facing presentations to summarize bench studies and published research articles concerning polyphosphazenes for orthopedic applications • Synthesized and (mechanically, thermally, and physiochemically) characterized a class of novel, synthetic polyphosphazene and polyphosphazene-blends polymeric biomaterial blends • Fabricated a sintered microsphere-based scaffold and studied the in vitro degradation behavior, biocompatibility, and cytotoxicity • Drew conclusions and made recommendations based on experimental data and statistical significance Show less
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axogen
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United States
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Biotechnology Research
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200 - 300 Employee
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Research And Development Intern
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Oct 2020 - Apr 2021
New Product Development - Biomaterials; Reported to Ben Spearman • Manufactured a semi-synthetic hydrogel-based scaffold incorporating natural and biologic materials • Participated, as appropriate, in cadaver labs for the development of surgeon-led courses for peripheral nerve regeneration and other product development related activities • Advanced natural biomaterials that mimic the native characteristics of human nerves • Developed products by defining and assessing the clinical performance of new products, ensuring alignment with healthcare professionals' needs Show less
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University of South Florida
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Undergraduate Research Assistant
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Aug 2019 - Oct 2020
TROPICS Lab - Reported to Prof. Ashwin Parthasarathy and Mitchell Harrah • Performed training for bedside examination in a hospital setting, alongside physicians and clinicians, using custom fiber optics probes setup coupled with a tourniquet for the development of a non-invasive monitoring of healthy and injured brains • Gained exposure to analog electronics while working on mechatronic systems integrating actuators, temperature sensors, strain gauges, and photodiodes • Fabricated cataract lens surgical training models, using synthetic and natural materials, for the characterization of a novel low-cost laser phacoemulsification system • Partnered with surgeons, clinicians, and researchers at hospitals, and medical schools to gain insights, gather feedback, and ensure alignment with the latest industry trends and clinical needs Show less
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Medtronic
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United States
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Medical Equipment Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Engineering Summer Intern
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Jun 2020 - Aug 2020
Restorative Therapies Group | Materials & Applied Chemistry | Implantables | Therapy Delivery Systems - Reported to Chad Satori • Prepared a UV spectra database to increase the confidence level and efficiency of extractable and leachable chemical characterization, ensuring compliance with biological safety requirements for released products • Gained a comprehensive understanding of cutting-edge standards, guidelines, principles, and theories related to toxicological risk assessments and biological evaluations • Engaged with lab owners to gain information about their respective labs to fill voids in an internal company website • Conducted beta testing sessions to assess the functionality and usability of the internal website Show less
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Nick Holonyak, Jr. Micro and Nanotechnology Laboratory
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United States
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Nanotechnology Research
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1 - 100 Employee
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SROP Research Fellow - Research & Education for the Advancement of Compassionate Healthcare Program
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May 2019 - Jul 2019
Cunningham Lab | Nanosensors Group · Abstract Publication: Photonic Crystal-Enhanced Quantum Dot Emission and its application of sensing cancer-associated exosomal miRNA · Supported the development of the application of photonic crystal-enhanced quantum dot emission to exosomal miRNA · Supported the characterization and development of the binding affinity and specificity of a biosensing assay used for early-stage cancer detection · Immersed in a clinical setting and viewed the significance of medical devices in surgical operating room Show less
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University of South Florida
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Undergraduate Teaching Assistant - ECH3854: Engineering Computations
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Jan 2019 - May 2019
• Accessibility to students for clarifications on course material playing a supportive role in course learning • Accessibility to students for clarifications on course material playing a supportive role in course learning
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ScribeAmerica
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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700 & Above Employee
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Medical Scribe
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Oct 2018 - Feb 2019
• Expedited patient-physician interaction using TAPS electronic medical records software • Generated a differential diagnosis based on pertinent negatives and positives • Consulted an average of 30-32 patients per shift • Expedited patient-physician interaction using TAPS electronic medical records software • Generated a differential diagnosis based on pertinent negatives and positives • Consulted an average of 30-32 patients per shift
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Broward College
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Student Laboratory Assistant
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Aug 2015 - Aug 2016
• Reinforced lessons with students outside of the lecture room – all math courses up to Calculus 3, including Statistics • Students were satisfied with my service and had a positive turnaround • Reinforced lessons with students outside of the lecture room – all math courses up to Calculus 3, including Statistics • Students were satisfied with my service and had a positive turnaround
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MIT Lincoln Laboratory
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United States
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Defense and Space Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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LLRISE Student
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Jul 2015 - Jul 2015
• Created a Doppler radar capable of speed and range detection as part of demonstration in Lincoln Laboratory and a temporary exhibit at the MIT Museum. The radar was built from low cost, 3D printed materials, designed in Solidworks. • Presented a final presentation for MIT Lincoln Laboratory employees about our results and the design of our Doppler radar. My group's assignment was to Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) imaging. • Created a Doppler radar capable of speed and range detection as part of demonstration in Lincoln Laboratory and a temporary exhibit at the MIT Museum. The radar was built from low cost, 3D printed materials, designed in Solidworks. • Presented a final presentation for MIT Lincoln Laboratory employees about our results and the design of our Doppler radar. My group's assignment was to Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) imaging.
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Samsung Electronics America
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United States
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Computers and Electronics Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Samsung Mobile App Academy
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Jul 2014 - Jul 2014
• A competitive-application, three-day summer mobile application development workshop hosted by Samsung • A competitive-application, three-day summer mobile application development workshop hosted by Samsung
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Education
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2021 - 2023
University of Connecticut
Master of Science - MS, Biomedical/Medical Engineering -
2017 - 2021
University of South Florida
Bachelor of Science - BS, Chemical Engineering -
2016 - 2017
Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University
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2014 - 2016
College Academy At Broward College
11-12 -
Atlantic Technical College
Magnet High School, 9-10
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