Parker Berthelson, MS
Mechanical Engineer at University of Virginia - Center For Applied Biomechanics- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Certified SOLIDWORKS Associate in Mechanical Design (CSWA-Mechanical Design)
Dassault SystèmesDec, 2022- Oct, 2024
Experience
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University of Virginia - Center For Applied Biomechanics
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United States
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Research
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1 - 100 Employee
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Mechanical Engineer
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Dec 2021 - Present
Responsibilities include: - Design, management, and execution of engineering research projects (experimental and computational) relating to human biomechanics and injury. - Data management, processing, and analysis using scripting software (Matlab, R, and Python). - Development of computational models (FEA, LS-Dyna) to support ongoing experimental research. Preparation of reports, journal articles, and presentations. - Test fixture/component design (Solidworks, CAD, engineering… Show more Responsibilities include: - Design, management, and execution of engineering research projects (experimental and computational) relating to human biomechanics and injury. - Data management, processing, and analysis using scripting software (Matlab, R, and Python). - Development of computational models (FEA, LS-Dyna) to support ongoing experimental research. Preparation of reports, journal articles, and presentations. - Test fixture/component design (Solidworks, CAD, engineering drawings, 3D printing). - Supervision and mentoring of undergraduate and graduate students in engineering techniques and laboratory best practices.
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Research Assistant
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Aug 2019 - Dec 2021
Responsibilities included managing and conducting various engineering research projects (experimental and computational) relating to human biomechanics and injury. This included experimental design, execution, data analysis, and preparation of reports, papers, and presentations. Additionally, I assisted fellow graduate students in conducting their engineering research projects by aiding in both experimentation and data analysis.
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Center for Advanced Vehicular Systems
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United States
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Research Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Graduate Research Assistant
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Aug 2016 - May 2019
Responsibilities included managing and conducting various computational engineering research projects. These projects used finite element human body models and vehicle models within LS-Dyna to assess human injury and vehicular crashworthiness under high-rate impact scenarios. Additionally, I assisted other graduate students in conducting their engineering research (computational and experimental).
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Undergraduate Research Assistant
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May 2015 - Aug 2016
Responsibilities included leading an effort to develop finite element simulations of automotive impact scenarios, as well as assisting a graduate students in their bio-inspired design thesis project.
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Education
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University of Virginia
Continued Graduate Education, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering -
Mississippi State University
Master of Science - MS, Biomedical Engineering -
Mississippi State University
Bachelor of Science - BS, Biological Engineering (Biomedical Concentration)