Co-founder, Research and Development Advisor
Nephrohydronics
Total years of experience :24 years, 9 Months
As a co-founder of Nephrohydronics I am intimately involved in research and development aspects and business development of our renal device technologies.
As the lead consultant I specialize in biotechnology, mathematics and engineering, with a specific interest in international business development.
My tasks include a myriad of functions that dictate the development of the Physics and Mathematics Departments at the College. I am a specialist in Applied Physics and Engineering & Mathematical modelling and I utilise my expertise to deliver course lectures at the Pre-Bachelor and Bachelor Levels, develop curricula, counsel students and colleagues. I am also a member of the College's research council and in this capacity I am able to mentor junior faculty develop research initiatives that can potentially benefit their communities and academic fields. I leverage this from my extensive research background that has afforded be over 17 invited presentations, 15 peer-reviews publications and a US patent for gene therapy.
Developed novel medical device to treat kidney injury
Specialized in diabetes; cardiovascular and renal therapy
Medical imaging expert; light microscopist
Animal surgeries; genetic medicine
Assistant Professor & Chair, Biomedical Engineering Division, University of Trinidad & Tobago, 2007-2009
Development of a Portable Telehealth System that was utilized by National Land, Sea and Air Trauma Services
Developed the entire program from conception; conducted market research and financial analyses formulated collaborations between The Johns Hopkins Institute and our institution
Research Summary: As part of our nation’s drive for development, there is an emphasis to improve the quality and delivery of health care in Trinidad and Tobago. In so doing, our group was commissioned to define the structure of a telehealth network capable of supporting the national myocardial infarction center. Such an appropriate technological telecommunication network can provide a convincing augmentation to standard cardiovascular disease diagnostic and treatment regiments. The introduction of such a system can potentially result in improved clinical outcomes and enhanced quality of life. As a first step to developing this network, we conducted exploratory studies that defined the suitable project resources inclusive of provider and user considerations, administrative and ethical considerations, and technical and telecommunications requirements.
Research engineering - work in the field of optical engineering and medical device design and construction; develop mathematical models; computer algorithms/programs and biomedical phantoms for device development
Worked on the design of alternate fuel technologies design and development
Constructed novel fuel cell systems to power smart cars and medical devices
Solid state computer chip design and development
Worked on camera design and construction for the Nobel-Prize winning Super Nova Acceleration Probe (SNAP)
Taught Mathematics, Biology and Physics
My focus is global leadership.
Developed a novel to study, treat and prevent kidney disease. This US patented invention is anticipated to impact diabetic, heart impaired and kidney impaired individuals as well as ad in ushering in genetic therapies. Research presentation and travel grant/award, Indiana Physiological Society Annual Meeting, Indiana University, Indianapolis, IN, February, 2013 Fellow, Doctoral Scholars Program, Southern Regional Education Board (SREB), October 2012 Research presentation award, Indiana Physiological Society Annual Meeting, Ball State University, Muncie, IN, February, 2012 National Institute of Health George M. O’Brien Kidney Research Doctoral Fellowship, Indiana Center for Biological Microscopy, Indiana University School of Medicine, Graduate Division, August, 2009-2013 Research travel award, Indiana University School of Medicine, Graduate Division, August, 2010-2011 University Fellowship, Indiana University School of Medicine, Graduate Division, August, 2009-2010
Conducted research on subsurface imaging for medical devices, security and precious material/oli/gas exploration. Travel award, Annual Biomedical Research Conference for Minority Students (ABRCMS), November, 2006 Rensselaer student diversity recruitment grant, 2006 NSF-AGEP Funded Proposal to develop and implement the Graduate Student Seminar Series, 2006-2007 NSF-AGEP Travel Award, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, 2006 COMPACT for Faculty Diversity Program Graduate Award, 2005 NEBHE Doctoral Award, 2005 NSF-AGEP Graduate Travel Award, 2005 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Graduate Student Travel Award, 2005 Doctoral Research Award, Integra LifeSciences Corporation, NY, 2005 Top Research Paper Award, Walter Hawkins Graduate Conference, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, 2004 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Graduate Student Travel Award, 2004 Outstanding Poet, Famous American Poet Society, 2004
Rensselaer Polytechnic Graduate Tuition Fellowship Developed a minimally invasive technique to treat high risk and heart attack patients. Developed algorithms/computer simultations to implement various mathematical models
Tuskegee University Graduate Student Fellowship Fellow of Eta Kappa Nu, National Electrical & Computer Engineering Honor Society, 2002 Worked on the development of a novel battery system, which is powered by variations between body and ambient temperatures, is a solid-state heat engine that works on the Ericsson cycle. This system provides the same efficiency as that provided by the Carnot cycle for an engine operating between two different temperatures, while capable of withstanding the body’s internal environment. This system, which is based on the backbone of fuel cell technology, uses the electrochemical potential of the hydrogen pressure that is applied throughout a membrane electrode assembly (MEA). Herein, we present a characterization of the MEA that may be used to drive this heat engine and power small, surgically implanted internal devices to potentially enhance the quality of human life.
Conducted conversation research using differential mathematical modeling and statistical analyses - The Caribbean is well known for its unique and diverse fauna, however habitat loss and extensive gaming have significant impact on this natural phenomenon. To this end, we attempted to define a guideline that would describe an appropriate balance between current rates of harvesting and associated extinction. We achieved this aim by utilizing differential (predator-prey) models to describe species populations like the red brocket deer, quenk and lappe. Such models may aid conversation efforts to safeguard these endangered species and maintain our natural habitat.