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I am a research scientist developing technology in the in vitro diagnostics field for the medical device industry. I hold a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering, and think a lot about the technical challenges and opportunities of bringing diagnostics to patients at the point of care.
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See more at LinkedInSysmex Corporation Kobe, Japan 2017 – Present
Elemental Technology Development
Developing microfluidic and nanofluidic immunoassay technology for use in point of care medical diagnostic systems.
Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology (OIST) Okinawa, Japan 2014 – 2017
Post-doctoral Scholar, Micro/Bio/Nanofluidics Unit
Project leader in an industry collaboration developing and validating microfluidic and nanofluidic immunoassay technology. Published 3 peer reviewed journal articles and submitted a patent application.
North Carolina State University Raleigh, NC 2014
Ph.D., Chemical Engineering
Conducted research in the area of functional surface coatings and polymer science, resulting in 9 peer reviewed publications and a book chapter. Received NSF EAPSI fellowship and second place oral presentation prize.
Northwestern University Evanston, IL 2007
B.S., Chemical Engineering
Studied chemical engineering (GPA 3.5) and conducted undergraduate research using computer simulations to gas isomer interactions in metal organic frameworks, resulting in a peer-reviewed publication.
Expertise
Over the past ten years I have developed the soft skills and technical know how to act as a collaborative, independent researcher in diverse and foreign settings.
Independent Researcher
Proven ability to propose and execute research directions based on goals and problem statements in new and emerging fields, and interpret and explain results to a variety of stakeholders with varying degrees of technical knowledge
Collaborative Team Player
Able to leverage strong communication skills and experience participating at all levels of seniority in diverse research groups, including as a day to day leader. Have worked successfully with industrial and academic collaborators.
Micro/Nanofluidic Devices
Technical know how in designing and fabricating devices, including surface functionalization, and using devices in a variety of applications, including immunoassays and droplet production
Functional Surface Coatings
Skilled in designing and synthesizing small molecules (e.g., silane) and polymeric materials for nanoscale, functional surface coatings, and associated characterization techniques (e.g., ellipsometry, AFM, SEM, etc.)
Data Science and Bioinformatics
Working knowledge of Python programming language applied to interesting questions in the area of data science and bioinformatics using big data frameworks.
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I have published 13 peer-reviewed scientific articles and a book chapter.
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Applications of surface-grafted macromolecules derived from post-polymerization modification reactions
Galvin and Genzer. Progress in Polymer Science, 2011
Total capture, convection-limited, nanofluidic immunoassays exhibiting nanoconfinement effects
Galvin, Shirai, Kakuta, Shen. Analytical Chemistry, 2018
Swelling of polyelectrolyte and polyzwitterionic brushes by humid vapors
Galvin, Dimitriou, Satija, Genzer. Journal of the American Chemical Society, 2014.
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