Athena Louise Lopez
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Credentials
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Building a Skill Assessed Product Team
UC IrvineJun, 2023- Nov, 2024 -
Data-Based Engineering Product Decision-Making
UC IrvineJun, 2023- Nov, 2024 -
Sutardja Center for Entrepreneurship and Technology
University of California, BerkeleyJan, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
Program Aide Ambassador
Girl Scouts of the USAJun, 2012- Nov, 2024 -
Responsible Conduct of Research for Engineers
CITI ProgramJul, 2023- Nov, 2024 -
Biomedical Researchers
CITI ProgramAug, 2023- Nov, 2024 -
GCP for Clinical Trials with Investigational Drugs and Medical Devices (U.S. FDA Focus)
CITI ProgramAug, 2023- Nov, 2024
Experience
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University Lab Partners
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United States
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Biotechnology Research
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1 - 100 Employee
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Contracted Consultant
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Oct 2022 - Present
Self-employed contracted blog writer for University Lab Partners. With ULP, my contracts include -Completing one blog every two weeks - Writing 2,000 words for each blog with quotes, photos, and external links - Discuss informational resources for resume writing, interview techniques, the importance of networking, and experiences in research - Create new content, and follow-up articles, based on previous blogs that provide further depth for our users -Developed effective communication skills and how to showcase and market your work Show less
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UC Berkeley Pre-Engineering Program
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Professional Training and Coaching
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1 - 100 Employee
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Head Design Assistant | PREP MDS
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Jul 2022 - Jul 2023
-Instructed incoming freshman in the pre-engineering program (PREP) design course and led a team of ~20 other Design Assistants as the leading Design Assistant-Guide on the quick design process known as SPRINT, prototyping techniques, and Arduino electronics.-Inform teams on the potential manufacturing techniques and how to present a newly proposed innovation that solves their given problem. -Acting Liaison and the main point of contact between other instructors and the Professor-Manage the course site, slack communications platform, and other administrative work as needed Show less
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Resident Advisor
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Jul 2022 - Aug 2022
-Second summer serving as a resident advisor for Berkeley’s pre-engineering program(PREP), a cohort of incoming students in the college of engineering who have the opportunity to engage with Berkeley engineering prior to their freshman year.-Co-plan a series of events and activities with three other Resident advisors who all serve the bioengineering Prep students.-Mentor, guide, and gear these incoming freshman to be successful in Berkeley engineering.
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UC Irvine Department of Chemistry
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United States
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Higher Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Graduate Student Researcher | The Weiss Lab
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Oct 2022 - Mar 2023
-Analyze the mathematical models and COMSOL models of the Vortex Fluidic Device (VFD) to gain a better understanding of how we can maximize the functionality of the mechanism -Apply thermodynamic laws and engineering analysis so other scientists can reason why the famous “Unboil an Egg” experiment is successful -Conduct experiments on the VFD under conditions that include manipulating the magnetic field, the coordinates of the system, and direction orientation -Analyze the mathematical models and COMSOL models of the Vortex Fluidic Device (VFD) to gain a better understanding of how we can maximize the functionality of the mechanism -Apply thermodynamic laws and engineering analysis so other scientists can reason why the famous “Unboil an Egg” experiment is successful -Conduct experiments on the VFD under conditions that include manipulating the magnetic field, the coordinates of the system, and direction orientation
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UC Berkeley College of Engineering
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United States
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Higher Education
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200 - 300 Employee
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Linear Algebra Deep Dive Instructor
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Aug 2021 - May 2022
- Lead a Math 54 (Linear Algebra) Deep Dive for lower-division Engineering students.- Delivered material in the form of problem sets and exercises based on the same content that was given in the course. - Designed lesson plans that better meet the students understanding so that they spend more time with the concepts outside of class with regular discussion sections. - Incorporated and applied previous material so that students learn how to correctly use each method and understand how they build off one another. Show less
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Design Assistant
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Jul 2021 - Aug 2021
- Lead incoming UC Berkeley College of Engineering freshmen through the process SPRINT in order to identify a pain point and create a new device that addressed their identified need.- Taught basic Arduino coding skills, the engineering design process, and soft skills for presenting, so that they can combine technical skills with leadership qualities to pitch their new device to companies such as Tesla, The Walt Disney Company, PG&E…etc. - Helped students gain the leadership qualities and engineering skillsets as demonstrated by their new engineering design that solves their chosen problem. Show less
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Prana Medical
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United States
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Medical Device
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R&D BioEngineer
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Mar 2021 - Oct 2021
- Ensured the proper performance of the system by applying an engineering product development framework and then utilizing my technical skills in physiology, transport, and material compatibility to attain ventilation system standards. - Worked in modeling applications like COMSOL, to measure the systems interactions for successful delivery of airflow and oxygen pressure to the patient. - Managed the materials for the multi-patient ventilation splitter utilizing existing specifications and manufacturing techniques. Show less
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The National Institutes of Health
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United States
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Biotechnology Research
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700 & Above Employee
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Biodesign Immersion Experience Intern
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Jun 2021 - Aug 2021
- Collaborated with UC Berkeley and Makerere University bioengineering students through The NIH and EWH under the direction of Dr. Amy Herr - Researched and developed sterilization systems in low resourced settings using Biodesign applications -Applied the launch and the field aspect of product development accompanied by the business model assessment to begin the launch of SurgeCare. - Addressed the clinical gaps of the products limitations and constraints in order to develop designs that globally cater to the population and environment of the user. Show less
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UC Berkeley College of Engineering
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United States
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Higher Education
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200 - 300 Employee
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Undergraduate Student Researcher | The Healy Lab
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Jun 2019 - Mar 2020
- Researched with a material science team to develop hydrogels used for cell and tissue engineering. - Applied knowledge of the biological performance of materials to expand regenerative medicine techniques in the field - Designed an experiment that used Hyaluronic Acid solutions of various molecular weights and applied these solutions to endothelial cells to capture the migration impact for wound healing - Presented at the Fall 2019 Research Symposium - Researched with a material science team to develop hydrogels used for cell and tissue engineering. - Applied knowledge of the biological performance of materials to expand regenerative medicine techniques in the field - Designed an experiment that used Hyaluronic Acid solutions of various molecular weights and applied these solutions to endothelial cells to capture the migration impact for wound healing - Presented at the Fall 2019 Research Symposium
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Education
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2023 -
The University of Texas at Austin
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering -
2022 - 2023
UC Irvine
Master of Engineering - MEng, Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering -
2018 - 2022
University of California, Berkeley
Bachelor of Science - BS, Bioengineering
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