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Gerard Herrera-Portugal Kulai

Tucson

Summary

Third-year Biomedical Engineering student with hands-on experience in implantable device research and benchtop testing. Skilled in MATLAB, Python, and analog front-end instrumentation, with a strong foundation in experimental design, data analysis, and technical problem-solving. Able to translate research findings into practical engineering solutions and contribute effectively in collaborative, fast-paced development environments.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience

Work History

Student Research Lab Assistant

Gutruf Lab
Tucson, AZ
09.2024 - Current
  • Characterize wireless battery-free implantable devices by evaluating gain, noise floor, frequency response, and signal stability using MATLAB and Python.
  • Perform benchtop testing with analog front-end circuits to assess baseline noise, signal quality, and overall system performance.
  • Develop data-processing scripts to compute RMS noise, automate multichannel analysis, and generate clear visual outputs for experimental reports.
  • Design and refine experimental setups, troubleshoot measurement issues, and improve testing repeatability and data quality.
  • Collaborate with graduate researchers to optimize protocols, document findings, and support ongoing device development.
  • Fabricate and assemble implantable devices using microfabrication techniques and precise component handling.
  • Create clear technical visualizations and diagrams for reports and presentations to communicate experimental findings effectively.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Engineering

University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ
05-2027

Skills

  • Laboratory Skills: Lab safety protocols, benchtop instrumentation, analog front-end testing, and microfabrication
  • Data Analysis: Signal processing, data interpretation, RMS/SNR analysis, MATLAB and Python scripting
  • Technical Communication: Technical report writing, data visualization, clear presentation of results
  • Experimental Design: Designing measurement setups, developing testing procedures, troubleshooting experimental issues

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Catalan
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
French
Limited Working
Russian
Limited Working

Timeline

Student Research Lab Assistant

Gutruf Lab
09.2024 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Engineering

University of Arizona
Gerard Herrera-Portugal Kulai