1. Edward A. Brown
806 Gabriel Court Apt. 375 Mobile: (267)-575-5775
Frederick, MD 21702 ebro1230@gmail.com
Education
The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA GPA: 3.47/4.00
M.S. in Biomedical Engineering August 2015
The Pennsylvania State University Schreyer Honors College, University Park, PA GPA: 3.62/4.00
B.S. in Biomedical Engineering (Mechanical Focus) August 2015
Relevant Coursework: • Bio-continuum Mechanics • Bioengineering Transport Phenomena
• Mechanobiology • Surfaces and Biological Responses to Materials
• Biofluid Mechanics • Fluid Mechanics of Bioengineering Systems
Experience
DLH: Biomedical Engineer Oct. 2015 – Present
• Managed multiple medical device efforts in both the advanced development phase and those
transitioning from research to the advanced development phase
• Analyzed, planned, and adjusted work operations to meet program objectives and requirements within
available funding, scheduling, and personnel resources
• Conducted market research on a device's capability, availability, cost, and feasibility for field use
• Helped plan, coordinate, and complete environmental and operational testing for the evaluation of
medical devices
PSU Fluid Dynamics & Artificial Heart Lab: Research Assistant Aug. 2012 – Aug. 2015
• Designed an accelerated wear tester using SolidWorks that is compatible with a particle image
velocimetry system
• Conducted experiments to determine a relationship between fluid dynamics, cardiac assist devices, and
platelet activation
HeartWare Inc.: Clinical Engineering Intern Jan. 2012 – June 2012
Skills
 Confocal Microscopy
 Microsoft Office
 SolidWorks
 MatLab
 LabView
Publications
A Study in the Design of an Accelerated Wear Tester that is Compatible
with a Particle Image Velocimetry and High Speed Camera Setup
Master's Thesis in Biomedical Engineering
Brown, Edward A.
University Park, PA August 2015
In-Vivo HVAD® Pump Flow Accuracy vs. Reference Flow Probe Brown et al.
International Society for Rotary Blood Pumps (ISRBP) Poster #16 Istanbul, Turkey September 2012
Awards
Penn State Summer Discovery Grant
• Supports undergraduate student engagement in original research, scholarship, and creative work
Penn State President's Freshman Award
• Presented to undergraduate degree candidates who have earned a 4.00 cumulative GPA
Leadership
Chapter Correspondent of Alpha Chi Rho Fraternity Jan. 2014 – Aug. 2015
Treasurer of Alpha Chi Rho Fraternity Jan. 2013 – Jan. 2014
Academic Chair of Alpha Chi Rho Fraternity Aug. 2012 – Dec. 2012
Parliamentarian of Alpha Chi Rho Fraternity Aug. 2011 – Dec. 2012