Dhruti Patel

481 Wood Ave, Edison, NJ 08820 Phone: 908 217 4725 E-Mail: dhrutinp@gmail.com Objective
To obtain an internship and/or co-op as a Biomedical Engineer utilizing my classroom knowledge in a hands-on environment and to broaden my skills in working in engineering lab.

Education
Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ B.S. Biomedical Engineering Class of 2012 (Major) Psychology (Minor)

Relevant Courses
Systems & Devices Lab Thermodynamics & Transport System Physiology/Tissue Engineering Calculus I-IV Measurements Lab & Numerical Modeling Cardiovascular Engineering Organic/Chemistry & Physics (Labs) Intro molecular & cellular bioengineering

Course Projects: Transport: Oxygen transfer in diffusion limited hollow fiber bioartificial liver (BAL). Researched on the BAL device and how it relates to clinical trials including the pros & cons Numerical Modeling: Studied several old models of pharmacokinetic drug delivery in cancer and the optimization of chemotherapy. Created our own model of pharmacokinetic using the software MATLAB. Intro molecular and cellular bioengineering: research paper on existing ways to sequence the human genome through next generation sequencer technologies including applied Biosystems SOLiD (sequencing by oligonucleotide ligation and detection). Senior Design: Encapsulating Mesenchymal stromal cells (MSC) in an alginate polymer that has been magnetized with magnetic nanoparticles (MNP). Taking into account the capsule stiffness (mechanical properties) of MSC.

Research Experience
Research Department of Biomedical Engineering, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ Error! Bookmark not defined. Supervised by Dr. Craelius (April 2011-Present) Using the latest Microsoft software the Kinect (the BETA version) our lab is trying to create a program that recognizes hand gestures and related movements. Similar to what the XBOX 360 Kinect games incorporate. The goal is to help recover stroke patients mainly pianist and athletes.

Leadership/Activities
Engineering Governing Council, New Brunswick, NJ University Senator (June 2011-Present) Represent EGC in front of professors and other students within the three Rutgers colleges. Voice opinions. Class Representative (June 2010- May 2011) Publicity Chair (June 2010-May 2011): publicized what engineering is through emails, flyers, and mascot. T-shirt Chair (October 2010-May 2011): created a survey of all the designs submitted by engineering students, ordered them, and made profit for the society. Rutgers Biomedical Society, New Brunswick, NJ Internal Vice-President (June 2011-Present) Organize semester BBQ, trips, and the shadow day for incoming BME students to observe all the lab facilities Class Representative (June 2010- May 2011) Made announcements about meetings and other fun activities related to the BME students

Professional Skills
-Computer Programming: MATLAB, LABVIEW (learning), Quartz Composer (learning), Microsoft Kinect (learning) -Languages: Speak, read and write English and speak Guajarati fluently

Work and Volunteer Experience

Kumon Learning Center Edison, NJ Tutor, Math and Reading (May 2009-Present) -Testing and grading students in math and reading. Assisting students in helping them to better understand the mistakes in their tests and assignments. Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital New Brunswick, NJ Volunteer (November 2010- July2011) -Cancer Volunteer Unit -Clerical work Dr. Farhad Chowdhury, DO (shadow) -June 2011 Dr.Darshana Desai, MD (shadow) -May 2011-June 2011