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Valentyn Stadnytskyi

Gaithersburg, Maryland, United States of America
Physicist, Optical and laser scientist, technology researcher and enthusiast.
Experience

US Food and Drug Administration

ORISE Fellow / February, 2022May, 2022

Regulatory Science: • Medical Extended Reality program at the Office of Science and Engineering Laboratories at the Center for Devices and Radiological Health, US Food and Drug Administration. • Initiated a new project within Medical Extended Reality program focused on Augmented Reality applications and performance in preoperative healthcare settings • Laid ground to new robotics based augmented reality test system which includes precision motion system for controlled motion; depth camera sensor, imaging cameras and inertial motion units for environment sensing. • Designed and laid ground work in development of in-house augmented reality headset.

Physicist / May, 2022Present

Regulatory Science Team Lead for the Medical Extended Reality sensor characterization project at the Office of Engineering and Science Laboratories, CDRH, FDA. Responsibilities include stakeholder engagement to address machine vision sensor issues in Medical Extended Reality, surveying trends in machine vision sensors for Extended Reality headsets, conceptualizing and prototyping an Augmented Reality bench-top instrument, and proposing significant accuracy improvements in precision translational stages. Experience includes working with various camera types, developing alignment tools with real-time visualization, and initiating a research effort on augmented reality headset sensors, which involves finding collaborators and managing proposals. Additionally, provided regulatory consulting on sensor performance in healthcare settings and utilized machine learning to analyze over 1000 pdfs of 510k summaries to gather data on medical devices employing VR/AR technologies.

National Institutes of Health

Research Fellow / August, 2020February, 2022

Research Expertise
Laser Spectroscopy
Biophotonics
Instrumentation
Protein Dynamics
Crystallography
About
Valentyn Stadnytskyi is a highly educated and experienced physicist with a passion for research and development. He earned his PhD in Physics from Purdue University in 2017, where he specialized in the field of biophysics. Prior to that, he received his Master of Science in Physics & Optical Science from Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv in 2011. After completing his graduate studies, Valentyn worked as an ORISE Fellow at the US Food and Drug Administration, where he focused on developing methods for measuring air pollution and its health effects. He then transitioned to a position as a physicist at the FDA, where he continued his work on air pollution and also contributed to the development of new technologies for detecting and monitoring harmful substances in food and drugs. Valentyn's expertise in biophysics and his interest in improving public health led him to a research fellow position at the National Institutes of Health. There, he worked on projects involving the use of optical techniques to study biological systems, with the goal of finding new ways to diagnose and treat diseases. Throughout his education and career, Valentyn has published numerous peer-reviewed articles and has presented his research at various conferences. He is a dedicated and driven scientist, always seeking new ways to apply his knowledge and skills to make a positive impact in the world.

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Nora S Vyas, Ph.D.

Associate Professor of Mental Health, with interest in civic engagement and partnerships
Experience

Kingston University

Associate Professor in Psychology / September, 2012Present

National Institutes of Health

Research Fellow (Honorary) / September, 2010September, 2015

Middlesex University

Senior Lecturer in Psychology / September, 2010September, 2011

Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience (IoPPN)

PhD student, Department of Psychological Medicine / October, 2004October, 2008

Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience (IoPPN)

Research Worker, Department of Psychological Medicine / June, 2003September, 2004

City University London

Lecturer in Psychology and Module leader / September, 2008March, 2009

Research Expertise
Psychosis
neuroimaging
neuropsychology
mindfulness
neurodevelopmental disorders
And 20 more
About
Dr Nora S Vyas is an Associate Professor in Psychology at the Department of Psychology, Kingston University. She joined Kingston University in 2012, and previously held a Senior Lecturer position at Middlesex University. Dr Vyas completed her PhD in psychiatry at the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience (IoPPN), University of London in 2008. Following her PhD, she worked at the Child Psychiatry Branch, National Institutes of Health (Washington DC, USA) as a Lindemann Trust Fellow (English-Speaking Union), preceded by a Fulbright Distinguished Fellowship in 2010. Dr Vyas teaches at undergraduate and postgraduate level in child/adolescent and adult mental health, health psychology, and clinical/cognitive neuroscience. Her research focuses on using clinical, cognitive, and imaging techniques to study individuals with serious mental health problems such as bipolar disorder and schizophrenia. She applies these skills in other fields such as oncology and mindfulness. Her research specialism is early-onset psychosis, and she has published her work widely.

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Claudia Colina Prisco Ph.D.

Scientist
Experience

Kelly Services Inc

Research Clinical Assistant / July, 2021Present

Scientist / October, 2020Present

Kelly Services

Scientist / July, 2019October, 2020

Kelly Services (United States)

Scientist / February, 2014June, 2019

National Institutes of Health

Visiting Fellow / January, 2009August, 2010

University of Puerto Rico System

Visiting Fellow / August, 2005December, 2008

Universidad Central de Venezuela: Caracas, Distrito Capital, VE

Teaching Assistance / September, 1994July, 1996

Research Expertise
Neuroscience
G-protein coupled Receptors
ion channels and Lactate
Molecular Medicine
Drug Discovery
And 10 more
About
Resourceful and results-oriented Senior Biologist with 20+ years of experience in conducting groundbreaking research and leading cross-functional teams in the field of cellular biology. Proven expertise in designing and executing complex experiments, analyzing data, and interpreting results to drive scientific advancements. Adept at utilizing cutting-edge technologies and methodologies to solve challenging biological problems. Strong publication record with contributions to renowned journals. Skilled in project management, budgeting, and fostering collaborative relationships with diverse stakeholders. Seeking to leverage extensive background in the field and leadership experience to contribute to a dynamic research team focused on innovation and scientific excellence. Additionally proficient in mentoring undergraduate, graduate, postbaccalaureate and Postdoctoral fellows in Venezuela, Puerto Rico and US. Committed to driving impactful results through a combination of technical proficiency and collaborative leadership.

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David C. Lin, Ph.D.

Ph.D. in mechanical engineering with experience in education, biomechanics, and product development
Experience

Northern Virginia Community College

Professor of Engineering / August, 2009Present

•Teach Foundations of Engineering, Engineering Design, Computer Programming for Engineers, Statics, Dynamics, and Mechanics of Materials •Develop course material, including syllabi, lecture notes, and study guides •Mentor and advise students •Prepare grant proposals as Primary Investigator and co-Primary Investigator •Principal Investigator of NSF S-STEM grant “NOVA Community of Rising Engineers (CORE)”

McGraw Hill Education

Subject Matter Expert in Engineering Mechanics / January, 2018August, 2021

•Validated and corrected textbook problems in Statics, Dynamics, and Mechanics of Materials •Validated and correct web-based problems and exercises •Wrote alternative text for web content

Exercise Innovations, LLC

Founding Partner / May, 2014June, 2021

•Co-inventor of a portable, low-cost, lower body rehabilitation device (patent pending) •Co-developer of other biomedical and rehabilitation software and devices •Performed validation and developed prototypes of devices •Developed business plans and wrote small business grant proposals

Novanex Inc.

Director of Technology Research & Development / August, 2011July, 2012

•As Principal Investigator, oversaw validation of new techniques for noninvasive blood glucose monitoring and breast cancer detection •Led the writing and submission of grant proposals •Obtained provisional U.S. Patent for new blood glucose monitoring technology

S. S. White Technologies, Inc.

Quality Assurance Manager, Applications and Quality Engineer / May, 1996January, 1999

•Managed department of five quality inspectors •Advised Director of Corporate Quality in project planning and development activities leading to ISO 9000 certification •Served as contact for customers on quality issues •Implemented quality programs to reduce part defects •Designed and developed flexible shafts for automotive, aerospace, medical, and industrial applications •Developed procedures for the manufacture and testing of flexible shafts, and software to record test data •Supervised and monitored process and quality assurance compliance, including planning and reviewing of documentation required for the Production Part Approval Process, FAA Federal Aviation Regulation 21, and FDA Code of Federal Regulations 21 •Played pivotal role is retaining key contracts and procuring new contracts

National Institutes of Health

Postdoctoral Fellow / October, 2005July, 2011

•Developed new approaches to determine functional properties of biological tissues and gels by combining experimental techniques (e.g., AFM and light scattering) and theoretical models •Designed new apparatus for microscale mechanical measurements of soft gel systems •Developed data analysis methods to enable the use of nanoindentation techniques in high-throughput microscale mechanical measurements •Supervised and mentored student and junior researchers •Prepared technical presentations •Collaborated and maintained relationships with subject matter experts, including surgeons and scientists

Research Expertise
Biomechanics
Mechanics
About
I have a Ph.D. in mechanical engineering with proven experience in product and process design, scientific research, and higher education. I am a problem solver and team leader with excellent analytical, communication, and technical skills. As an accomplished researcher with a detail-oriented, results-driven approach to scientific discovery, I have a prolific publication record and am a recognized expert of biomechanics and mechanical testing. In my main work as a professor of engineering, I mentor students and serve as Principal Investigator in a National Science Foundation S-STEM grant. A student group I mentored was a finalist in the Community College Innovation Challenge. This role has afforded me the opportunity to explore research and entrepreneurial interests, including starting my own biomedical devices company.

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Eric Henry

Very experienced theoretical, computational and experimental researcher in basic and applied science
Experience

IDEX Biometrics

Distinguished Engineer / April, 2021May, 2024

Research in algorithms in support of biometric analysis

National Institutes of Health

research physicist / September, 1980April, 2021

Perform basic experimental, theoretical and computational research in biophysics and physical chemistry

National Institutes of Health

research physicist / August, 2024Present

Perform basic experimental, theoretical and computational research in biophysics and physical chemistry

Research Expertise
biological physics
image processing
machine learning
Structural Biology
Biophysics
And 16 more
About
Dr. Eric Henry is a highly experienced physicist, with a strong background in both theoretical and applied quantitative disciplines. He earned his B.S. in Physics from the University of Rochester in 1976, as well as a B.A. in Applied Mathematics from the same institution. He then went on to earn his Ph.D. in Physics from Princeton University in 1980. After completing his education, Dr. Henry began his career as a research physicist at the National Institutes of Health. During his time there, he made significant contributions to the field of biophysics and published a number of papers in top scientific journals. In 2021 Dr. Henry joined IDEX Biometrics, a leading company in biometric technology. Until 2024 he held the position of Distinguished Engineer, where he used his expertise to develop and improve biometric solutions for secure identification and authentication. In 2024 he rejoined the National Institutes of Health as a research physicist, continuing his previous work there. Throughout his career, Dr. Henry has been recognized for his outstanding contributions to the field of biophysics. In addition to his professional accomplishments, Dr. Henry is also dedicated to mentoring and educating the next generation of scientists. Dr. Henry has demonstrated a great deal of resourcefulness and dedication to whatever field he conducts research in. He continues to push the boundaries of knowledge and make valuable contributions to the scientific community.

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