Netherlands
Biomedical engineering student focused on translating medical advances from bench to bedside. Motivated by developing solutions that address real-world clinical needs, while balancing scientific validity, patient safety, and clinical practicality.
Worked on biomaterials and drug delivery research involving electroconductive hydrogels and organic nanoparticles. Supported ongoing experimental workflows including material synthesis, characterization, and data analysis. Performed electrochemical characterization of electroconductive hydrogels using cyclic voltammetry (CV) and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS). Designed and conducted drug release studies under various conditions, evaluating the effect of electrical stimulation on release kinetics, with analytical quantification using HPLC. Characterized physical properties of hydrogels using rheological measurements and contributed to the synthesis and characterization of gelatin nanoparticles. Assisted in in vivo animal studies involving drug administration, data collection, and ethical sacrifice procedures. Additionally, contributed to a review paper on conductive biopolymers for medical applications, with emphasis on neurological and brain-related therapies.
Conducted an undergraduate research project focused on determining the 3D structure of a recombinant fungal immunomodulatory protein (FIP-Lrh) from Lignosus rhinocerotis (Tiger Milk Mushroom). Performed recombinant protein expression, purification (Ni-NTA affinity chromatography), and validation (SDS-PAGE), followed by protein crystallization using the vapor diffusion method. Complemented experimental work with computational structural analysis, including structure prediction (AlphaFold2, SWISS-MODEL), model evaluation, and protein–protein interaction analysis with the CD3 heterodimer using binding site prediction (ScanNet) and docking (HDOCK). Utilized PyMOL for structural visualization and analysis of predicted protein–protein interactions.
Led and coordinated a multidisciplinary student team to plan and execute multiple academic and social events for the faculty. Made time-sensitive and strategic decisions to ensure smooth execution of activities while balancing academic and organizational constraints. Acted as the primary liaison between students and faculty leadership, coordinating approvals, communication, and event logistics. Reviewed, refined, and supported student-proposed initiatives, contributing to idea development and successful implementation of faculty activities.