1. Brendyn Miller
2314 Scenic Drive, Melbourne, FL 32901 – brendynmiller1990@gmail.com – 603-303-2579
Education
Florida Institute ofTechnology, Melbourne, FL Dec 2016
Master of Science Biomedical Engineering, GPA 4.0
University of New Hampshire, Durham, NH May 2013
Bachelor of Science Mechanical Engineering, GPA 3.8
Skills
Raman Spectral Microscopy, Scanning Electron Microscopy, Atomic Force Microscopy, 3-Point
Bending Mechanical Testing, Compression Mechanical Testing, ImageJ/Fiji, LabView, Solidworks,
MATLAB, SIMULINK, ANSYS, Abaqus, Machine Tools, MS Office
Experience
Florida Institute ofTechnology, Melbourne, FL Aug 2014 - Present
Graduate Research Assistant
 Presented research on the impact of TIMP-3 deficiency on bone quality and quantity in
mice at the ORS 2016 annual meeting
 Researched the effects of osteogenesis imperfecta on the intercortical structure in the
cochlea in mice using ImageJ/Fiji imaging software
Graduate Teaching Assistant
 Taught lectures on basic mechanical analysis of biosolid materials to junior-level
undergraduate students
 Helped students learn the material by demonstrating the use of the material through
practical in-class examples
Applications in Finite Element Modeling
 Simulated the mechanical response of four different hip implant designs using ANSYS
Biomedical Instrumentation
 Built a simple, myoelectrically actuated prosthetic hand using an Arduino
Engineering World Health Tanzania 2016 Summer Institute Jun 2016 - Aug 2016
Biomedical Engineering Technician
 Constructed low-cost medicalequipment that could be easily repaired and maintained
 Identified and repaired centrifuges, oxygen concentrators, autoclaves, suction pumps,
electric heaters, surgical lamps, and other minor medical equipment
LIFT Leadership Training Program, Speculator, NY Aug 2013 – Aug 2014
Leadership Development
 Studied applications of servant leadership both in the work place and the local community
TURBOCAM International, Barrington, NH May 2013 – Aug 2013
Engineering Intern
 Developed a control feedback method for 3-axis CNC machines to improve efficiency
University ofNewHampshire, Durham, NH Aug 2009 - May 2013
Undergraduate Research Assistant
 Created a LabView program to controla Greenerd hydraulic press to investigate the effects
of re-strike processes on material stress and strain paths during deformation
Senior Design
 Designed and fabricated chassis for four modelsatellites for NASA funded research
Honors
● Dean’s List 2010-2013
● Tau Beta Pi - Engineering Honors Society
● Pi Mu Epsilon – Mathematics Honors Society
● Phi Kappa Phi – Honors Society
Co-curricular Activities
● Orthopedic Research Society (ORS) – Associate member
● American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) – Student member
● Florida Institute of Technology Intervarsity Christian Fellowship