Michael W. Kwan, PhD
Research and Development Engineer
Phone:
561-602-6172
Email:
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Date of Birth:
1990
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Welcome!
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My name is Michael. I am a research engineer with a passion for improving the quality of life through contributions to products and services. Thanks for taking the time to read more about myself and feel free to contact me!
EXPERIENCE
2022-Present
Senior Materials Engineer
BVI Medical
Sarasota, FL
Provide technical support for ophthalmic medical implants. Supporting full cycle new product development from feasibility assessment to finished product.
2021-2022
Research and Development Engineer
CONMED
Largo, FL
Developed new arthroscopic healthcare products focusing on bioresorbable implants. Designed and tested new prodcuts. Managed biomaterials lab operations.
2020-2021
Additive Manufacturing Engineer
JOHNSON & JOHNSON
Jacksonville, FL
Developed additively-manufactured polymeric healthcare products. Development cycle ranged from early phase technology feasibility assessment to baseline assessments to production simulation studies.
2017-2020
Post-Doctoral Researcher
UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORDA
Orlando, FL
Managed collaborative research projects and assets, delivered technical documents, planned and executed scientific experiments in a wide range of technologies to deliver a final recommendation
2012-2017
Doctoral Fellowship
UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA
Gainesville, FL
Developed a creative approach to radiopharmaceutical applications as a cancer therapeutic. Also gained broad exposure to various research areas and fulfilled role as lab safety manager.
PROJECTS
Developed new products to address user needs such as orthopedic implants and surgical tools.
Utilized Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS) to analyze airborne contaminants.
Additive Manufacturing of polymers for use in medical devices such as implants and surgical tools.
SKILLS
Test Method Dev/Val
ISO and ASTM Standards
Data Analysis
Bioresorbable Implants
Materials Characterization
CAD and Prototyping