MOHIUDDIN S.

AHMED
630-287-1843 • [email protected] • Linkedin.com/in/MohiA/
https://www.mohiahmed.weebly.com

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
•M.S. graduate in biomedical Engineering proficient in basic medical device construction and cell culture techniques
•Extroverted leader with a history of improving a student organization by doubling industry events and projects managed
•Co-founder of a small outdoor lotion business; led R&D, product discovery, formulation, testing, and business strategy
•Analytical and independent due to research background; presented at a national conference with a pending publication

Senior Design Project: consulted DMRI Inc. with market research, 510K/ASTM/ISO/patent research, designed mechanical
and biological tests, created testing protocols, performed data analysis, and statistical analysis (ANOVA and T—Test )
Graduate Design Project: Developed Orthotic that maps load distribution, tracks progress, and corrects toe-walking gait in
children while featuring a game-based reward system
Start-Up Company: Cofounded a company and formulated a lotion for outdoorsmen that cleanses the skin of poison ivy, oak,
and sumac residue before the rash forms. Currently serving as an advisor part-time.

EDUCATION
COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY New York, NY
Master of Science, Biomedical Engineering September 2017 — December 2018
Cumulative GPA: 3.68/4.00
Coursework: Biomedical Design, Product Design for Manufacturability, Biomechanics, Advanced Scaffold Fabrication and
Engineering Complex Tissues, Computational Modeling of Physiological Systems

UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS AT CHICAGO Chicago, IL

Bachelor of Science, Bioengineering August 2014 — May 2017
Cumulative GPA 3.66/4.00 | Major GPA 3.92/4.00
Cum Laude, Tau Beta Pi, Phi Beta Kappa,
Coursework: Cell and Tissue Engineering with Lab, Biosystems Analysis, Musculoskeletal Biomechanics,
and Mechanics of the Human Spine

PROJECTS
PIEZOELECTRIC ORTHOPEDIC FOR GAIT September 2017 — May 2018

• Team performed identification of clinical need, value proposition, and stakeholders with clinicians (MD, PT, and OT)
• Developed a device to map load distribution, track progress, and restore gait with a game-based reward system
• HTTPS://TOEGO18.WEEBLY.COM/

ECONOMIC AIR FILTER MASK FOR DEVELOPING NATIONS August 2016 — May 2017

• Founded and co-led a team of 11 in the development of a cheap and comfortable breathing mask for high-smog cities
• Served as leader for functionality division (breathability, filtering capability, safety standards)
• Reverse-engineered The 3M Company mask onto a 3D printed skeletal frame
• Developed 3-year project plan to ensure project support beyond graduation

ANTI-MICROBIAL WAX PAPER FOR FOOD SAFETY August 2016 — May 2017

• Co-led a collaboration with DMRI Inc. in developing a business and marketing plan
• Provided consultation to DMRI Inc. with market research and 510K/ASTM/ISO/patent research
• Designed and carried out testing using ASTM and ISO-based testing procedures to validate mechanical and biological
properties
o Tested load bearing capabilities and tensile properties
• Created testing jigs/apparatus utilizing SolidWorks and 3D printing technology
• Demonstrated that client’s product was 63% more effective at E. Coli growth inhibition/death
AGERIGHT (APP) AND TODOUGHLIST (WEBSITE) October 2016

• 3rd place in AMITA Health’s first 24-hour design challenge

• Developed a working prototype of a fitness/health app and a matching financial planning website (end of life
documentation)
• Presented to the mayor of Arlington Heights, Illinois

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
RESEARCH INTEREST: Cell and tissue engineering research on stem cells, cartilage, and bone regeneration
SHIRLEY RYAN ABILITY LAB (formerly Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago) Chicago, IL
Undergraduate Research Assistant (15 hours/week) January 2016 — May 2017

• Performed clinical research to design, construct, and test a cheap, therapeutic arm-training mold for stroke patients
($15,000 cost-saving)
• Optimized robotic arm force-field for load bearing assistance; presented preliminary findings at the 2016 Biomedical
Engineering Society National Conference
• Utilized MATLAB analysis of position and velocity data to determine effects of thermoplastic mold

SHIRLEY RYAN ABILITY LAB Chicago, IL

Research Intern (40 hours/week) May 2014 — August 2014

• Designed and carried out research study to collect walking trajectory and decision-making data on stroke patients
• Used MATLAB and a reprogrammed Microsoft Kinect daily to track motion as well as collect, model, and analyze data
• Presented findings at laboratory symposium

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
AITEX LLC Bartlett, IL
Co-Founder and CSO (varied hours/week) 2018 — Present

• Currently serving in an advisory role part-time

• Formulated Aitex’s signature product: a poison ivy lotion for the outdoors
• Determined business structure, assessed competitors, and developed business plan
• Led R&D and product discovery; identified need and target market, performed chemistry research
• Researched and designed product based on FDA regulations; documented development in engineering notebook
• Prototyped formulations, designed and performed testing, and wrote procedure documentations
• Optimized lab and manufacturing workflow

HARLEM BIOSPACE New York, NY

Operations Manager (15 hours/week) March 2018 — September 2018

• Served as a “yes-man” to all the start-up companies in the space and ensured the facility was operating efficiently
• Managed and increased effectiveness and efficiency of support services
• Daily inspection of biotech equipment and organizing any repairs or training needed

UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS HOSPITAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES SYSTEM Chicago, IL

Bioengineering Intern (35 hours/week) July 2016 — August 2016

• Two clinical immersion rotations in Orthopedics and Oncology (clinic and surgery) under 6 physicians
• Presented needs assessment of hospital, operating room, and clinic to attending physicians
• Generated a patient flow project after observation of 60 patients
• Maintained blog documenting weekly experiences and observations in clinic and operating room
 OTHER EXPERIENCE
CLASS ASSISTANT New York, IL
Columbia University January 2018 — May 2018

• Serving as an assistant for Dr. Aaron Kyle's Bioinstrumentation class in the development of a cardiac
pacemaker.
• Assisting students with:
o The hands-on design of a benchtop cardiac pacemaker
o Measure biomedical signals from living tissues
o Transducers, signal conditioning, data acquisition, Arduino, and data processing using MATLAB
and grading lab reports
PEER MENTOR Chicago, IL
University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) July 2014 — September 2014

• Tutored both the Engineering and Women in Science and Engineering (WISE) special-interest residence halls
• Created group programs and outings for freshmen as well as tutored them in biology, chemistry, computer science,
and calculus
• Enforced campus housing policies alongside the RA in the residence halls

SKILLS & PERSONAL

Lab Experience: aseptic mammalian cell culturing, polymer scaffold fabrication, cellular adhesion and proliferation
assays, immuno/fluorescent tagging, electrophoresis, ELISA
Software (proficient): MATLAB, SolidWorks, AutoCAD Inventor, Python, LabVIEW
Software (familiar): C++, Arduino, SQL
Other: Soldering, machining (band saw, drill press, sanding), public speaking, microscopy, oscilloscope, function
generator
Personal: Collegiate national qualifying powerlifter, amateur exotic car photographer, and entrepreneur

LEADERSHIP ACTIVITIES
BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING SOCIETY (BMES)—UIC STUDENT CHAPTER
President August 2016 — May 2017

• Facilitated the sponsorship of 23 UIC BMES members to the 2016 BMES National Conference; 7 members had
posters/presentations; first mass attendance of the conference in UIC history
• Orchestrated travel to the 2016 BMES Midwest Regional Conference for 6 other members
• Responsible for providing professional development and building community among students on campus via industry
guest speakers, industry field trips, and volunteering opportunities during bi-monthly general body meetings
• Organized the 2nd BioE Industry day at UIC inviting industry professionals representing 9 companies to partake in
round table discussions with undergraduates
• Presented at the College of DuPage Engineering Night Open House in November as a representative of the UIC
Bioengineering department
• Presented at Bartlett High School Academy of Science, Engineering, and High Technology about transitioning to
college, general academic advice, the field of bioengineering, and the Biomedical Engineering Society student chapter
at UIC
Vice-President August 2015 — May 2016

• Assisted in organizing the 1st BioE industry day at UIC inviting 18 representatives from Abbott, Baxter, Hospira, and
more to talk to undergraduates about industry
• Organized and personally lead BMES and EWH members as a group leader of medical volunteers at the 2015 Chicago
Marathon
• Organized and joined BMES members in volunteering for Great Minds in STEM, serving underprivileged middle school
students as mentors and as inspiration for pursuing engineering

Treasurer August 2014 — May 2015

 • Renegotiated with the department to receive a 700% increase in society funding
• Co-lead complete restructuring of the student chapter

REVIEWER, UIC BIOENGINEERING STUDENT JOURNAL January 2017 — May 2017

• Peer-Reviewed graduate student submitted manuscripts for publication

VOLUNTEER TEACHING ASSISTANT, ENGINEERING 100 August 2014 — December 2015

• Mentored new engineering students regarding academic decisions and course planning which also included tutoring

ENGINEERING WORLD HEALTH (EWH)—UIC STUDENT CHAPTER August 2013 — May 2014

• Co-lead the development of an economic surgical lamp for developing countries

USA POWERLIFTING (USAPL)—COLLEGIATE NATIONAL QUALIFIER 2017 — Present

• 3rd place in SBWC Fall Classic in the 105kg weight class

• 5th place in Chicago Raw Novice competition in the 93kg weight class
• Qualified for Collegiate Nationals

PUBLICATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS

POSTERS
1. Ahmed M, Cooman P, Tang T, Huang F, Patton J (2016) “A Potentially Low-Cost, Customized Stroke Rehabilitation
Tool: Assist in Small Steps,” Biomedical Engineering Society National Conference, Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
October 2016
2. Ahmed M, Cooman P, Tang T, Huang F, Patton J (2016) “A Low-Cost, Customized Tool for Stroke Rehabilitation,”
University of Illinois at Chicago Undergraduate Research Forum, Chicago, Illinois, USA April 2016
3. Ahmed M and Dvorkin A (2014), “Walking Line Bisection in Spatial Neglect,” Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago
Research Symposium, Chicago, Illinois, USA August 2014

PUBLICATION
1. Cooman P, Ahmed M, Tang T, Huang F, Patton J (2016) “A low-cost, customized tool for stroke rehabilitation based on
upper extremity movement distributions,” Journal of Rehabilitation and Assistive Technologies Engineering, 2016;
(pending)

BLOGS
1. E-Portfolio. Blog section of portfolio contains recent discussions that interest me (engineering, science, finance)
https://mohiahmed.weebly.com/
2. Hyaline Review. Translating bone, cartilage, and stem cell research into a more accessible form for the general public
Motivation for cartilage and bone research
http://hyalinereview.weebly.com/
3. Clinical Immersion into Orthopedics and Oncology at the University of Illinois Hospital; topics included observation,
needs assessment, and potential solutions
https://clinicalimmersion.uic.edu/blog-2016/mohi-ahmed/

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
• Biomedical Engineering Society (BMES) 2014—Present
• Alpha Eta Mu Beta (AEMB) 2016—Present
• Tau Beta Pi (TBP) 2016—Present
• USA Powerlifting (USAPL) 2016—Present
• Phi Kappa Phi 2017—Present
• National Society of Black Engineers 2013—2014
• Engineering World Health 2013—2014