1. MicroCT image processing and analysis

The current postdoctoral work at UPenn involves microCT imaging and quantitative analysis of bone microstructures (trabecular morphometry, such as trabecular numbers, thickness, connectivity density, etc.). I also participated in the development of a software program CTPros (Computed Tomography Processing & Registration), my contributions include developing an FEA module for converting 3D images to Abaqus input files, integrating an in-app FEA solver for calculating stiffness using Homogenization Theory, and creating downloadable versions.

2. Bone biomechanics

My Ph.D. project investigated the mechanical properties of bone microstructures using finite element modeling and analysis. The study investigated tissue-level deformation and damage at micro length scale. Specifically, the mechanical environment around lacunar-canalicular network and crack formation under external loading conditions, biological conditions, bone diseases and treatments.

3. Microfluidic biosensors

My M.S. projects focused on the design of microfluidic biochips for detecting chemical/biological molecules (TNT molecules and tumor biomarkers), which is a multi- disciplinary project incorporating electrochemistry, immuno-detection, and porous polymer materials.

• Wetlab experience involving micro-nano fabricatioin, synthesie of polymers, biochemical/electrochemical detections

• Coding with Python, Matlab, C

• Software development experience with Python Tkinter

• Finite element analysis experience with Abaqus and CAD experience with Solidworks

• MicroCT imaging and quantification analysis of solid/soft tissues