| Objective |
Diversely skilled, experienced engineer seeks innovative work in a creative, high-tech environment in green technology. |
| Education |
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (2001) Cambridge, MA
MEng and BS in Electrical Engineering. GPA Undergrad 4.4/5.0 Grad 4.5/5.0
Selected Coursework: Embodied Intelligence, Probablistic System Analysis, Digital Systems Laboratory, Signals and Systems, Microprocessors, Mechatronics, Feedback Control, Discrete Time Signal Processing, Precision Machine Design, Legged Locomotion. |
| Experience |
NASA Ames Research Center (2006-present) Moffett Field, CA
Lead engineer for the GigaPan, a robotic device for taking high resolution panoramic imagery for consumer use. Built prototypes, then worked with manufacturing company to bring to commercial product. <\p>
219 Design (2005-2006) Redwood City, CA
Consultant for mechatronics design firm. Circuit design for solar powered lighting modules.<\p>
Biotrove, Inc (2001-2005) Woburn, MA
Engineered automation and instrumentation for ‘the Living Chip’, a low volume, high throughput screening system for genomics and drug discovery. Lead engineer for the NT Cycler, a real-time imaging thermal cycler. Worked with manufacturing company and consultants to bring prototype to product. Designed and implemented novel methods for manipulation of nanovolume fluids . Projects involve a diverse mix of mechanical and electrical engineering, as well as chemistry, biology, and optics.
Responsive Environments: M.I.T. Media Laboratory (1999-2001) Cambridge, MA
Designed, constructed, and programmed the Termenova, a hybrid gestural controller for musical applications. Instrument consisted of an auto-positioning laser array coupled to a digital capacitance sensor and provided multiple axes of continuous free-gesture control.
M.I.T. Edgerton Center (1998-1999) Cambridge, MA
Teaching Assistant for MIT undergraduate course, "Strobe Lab". Taught stroboscopy, techniques for scientific imaging, and high speed video.
Physics and Media Group: M.I.T. Media Laboratory (1998-1999) Cambridge, MA
Teaching Assistant for Media Lab graduate course, "How to Make Almost Anything''. Taught machining (manual and CNC) and manufacturing methods.
Micromedia: M.I.T. Media Laboratory (1995-1999) Cambridge, MA
Constructed the Digital Portrait, a 4'x3' wall mounted thermal printer for use with thermochromic reusable paper. Work performed included machining (manual and CNC), motion control system design and construction, and computer interface construction. Also worked on fabric displays, Electronic Ink, printable MIM diodes, and laser displays. |
| Skills |
Sensors, automation, microcontrollers, digital imaging, lighting, optics, motor control (step, servo, dc), PCB design and layout (Protel), CAD layout (Solidworks). Programming in assembly, C, Matlab. Physical fabrication skills including lasercutting, welding, brazing, casting, waterjet cutting, and precision machining.. Extensive experience working on cross functional teams including scientists, engineers, programmers, marketing, and musicians.
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| Honors |
Co-author on several published patent applications.
Current art grant recipient from LEF, for work on a robot orchestra.
Captain of first all-female team on the television show "Junkyard Wars'', 2001.
First place robot, "dog", in MIT's 6.270 Autonomous Lego Robot Competition, 1998.
First place team AUVSI International Autonomous Underwater Vehicle Competition, 1998.
Member of US team at Eurobot, an international autonomous robotics contest, 2000.
Past President of alumni corporation for pika, an MIT living cooperative. |
| Publications |
Hasan, L., Yu, N., Paradiso, J. (2002) “The Termenova: A Hybrid Free-Gesture Interface” In the proceedings of New Instruments for Musical Expression (NIME-02), Dublin, Ireland. |
| Website |
http://lbot.org |
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