Luke Boustred Graduated: May 2016

University of Colorado Boulder

970-371-0037 | GPA: 3.62 || Chemical & Biological Engineering

SKILLS & SOFTWARE

·  Mammalian Cell Culturing and Passaging, Sterile Technique, Chromatography, Bioreactor Operation

·  Six Sigma Product Analysis, DFMEA

·  ASPEN, HYSYS, and SuperPro Modeling, COMSOL Multiphysics Modeling

·  Microsoft Visual Basic Editor, Python, C++

·  Minitab Statistical Software, Mathematica, Matlab, Microsoft Excel & Office, PLC, Labview

·  Operation and Data Analysis of Mechanical Testing Machinery, Fluid Mechanics and Modeling

EDUCATION: BS in Biological and Chemical Engineering with Honors (GPA: 3.62)

·  Relevant Coursework: Biomaterials, Tissue Engineering & Medical Devices, Bioethics, Chemical Process Design, Process Controls, Heat Transfer, Reaction Kinetics & Biokinetics, Thermodynamics, Chemical Biological Separations, Biochemistry, Physical Chemistry, Applied Data Analysis

·  Andrews Hall: Engineering Honors Hall, acceptance only by application (<15%). Students enroll in additional leadership and personal growth classes.

·  Dean’s List 5 semesters, Academic Scholarship 8 semesters

·  Biological Sciences Initiative (BURST) research grant recipient (<20%)

PROFESSIONAL & RESEARCH EXPERIENCE

Bryant Lab, University of Colorado – Summer 2015

Undergraduate Research Assistant

·  Developed tough, multiple network hydrogels with customizable moduli

·  Advanced the characterization of variable strength hydrogel scaffolds that mimic variable strength human tissues, such as osteochondral interface

·  Worked with human MCSCs to incorporate into hydrogels. Responsible for feeding and passaging cells

CSU Fluid Dynamics Research Lab (P.I Karan Veneyagamoorthy) – Summer 2013

Undergraduate Research Assistant

·  Developed medium scale model of water tank flow characteristics. Model used for scale up and implementation in remote mountain towns requiring reliable, environmentally responsible water purification

·  Analyzed various flow dynamics and tank geometries’ effects on water purity

·  Gained insight into project management, fluid dynamics, data and statistical analysis, construction of purification-focused tank modifications

KEY PROJECTS

Analysis of Epoxy-Curing Reaction Within Custom 3D Printed Bike Molds – Spring 2016

Senior Project – Lead of Research and Theory Development

·  Worked with client Velo Zephyr (a small custom parts bike company) with four-member team to investigate solutions to prevent heat-induced deformation of 3D printed plastic molds

·  Provided research background of 3D printing material properties using online literature, and developed a phenomenological heat transfer model for the simulation of the epoxy-resin curing process in 3D printed plastic mold

·  Heat generation simulation performed using COMSOL simulation software, assisted in analysis of results

·  Project concluded with a proposed process where mold is submerged in a bath, exposed to forced convection to remediate cooling issues. Validation: predicted 3D printed mold temperatures kept within required tolerance ranges

Novel Interlaminar Spacer Product Proposal – Spring 2015

Proof of Concept and Product Background Developer

·  Four-member team tasked to develop and propose novel medical device

·  Tasked with research of patient demand and traditional treatment options for lumbar spinal stenosis

·  Proposed device uses Paradigm Spine’s Coflex® interlaminar spacer as platform, but features nitinol metamaterial coated with bioglass at loci of bone contact to promote osteoconduction/osteoinduction upon controlled degradation

·  Pertinent pre-market testing procedures drafted for device validation and verification

·  Product designed at Class III classification, relevant regulatory identified (CDRH, CDER)

Antibody Purification Simulation – Fall 2015
Lead Simulation Developer

·  SuperPro Simulation software was used to size and model a production scale monoclonal antibody purification plant. Purification equipment/processes implemented includes: disk-stack centrifuges, inline filters, chromatography columns, ultrafiltration, and diafiltration

·  Equipment sizing and scheduling designed to meet target yield of antibody

·  Economic evaluation performed to determine direct fixed cost of facility, calculate price of antibody according to target breakeven date

Optimizing Ethanol Fermentation in Yeast Bioreactor– Spring 2016

Reactor Operator

·  Lab duration totaled 3 weeks, lab group consisted of three people. Week one was spent characterizing yeast growth and ethanol production between three bioreactors operating at levels of dissolved oxygen.

·  Week two was spent conducting ATP, glucose and ethanol assays and data analysis. Week three was spent testing how pH affects the ATP, glucose and ethanol concentration, and oxygen mass transfer values were determined (kL).

·  Our lab concluded with a written report being delivered, detailing our recommended SOPs for the bioreactor, including ideal operating conditions like pH, dissolved O2 concentrations, and how to optimize ethanol production

EXTRACURRICULAR INVOLVMENT AT CU BOULDER

Professional Involvement

·  CU Biomedical Engineering Society

·  Colorado Bioscience Institute: Student mentee for 2015-2016. Program provides mentorship and exposure to growing biomedical/biotechnological sector in Colorado. Entry into program is application-based (<25%)

Recreational Involvement

·  CRU–Band, Leadership: Involved with weekly meeting planning, leadership, student mentoring, and community service. 7 semester band involvement, met biweekly for 2hr practice, weekly performance

·  Hobbies: Automotive engineering and technology, rock climbing, drums & percussion, mountain biking, skiing/snowboarding, community discussions on ethics and philosophy, swing & salsa dancing

WEBSITE/PORTFOLIO

For detailed project documentation, writing samples, and more: https://sites.google.com/a/colorado.edu/luke-boustred/