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United States

USD 125 /hr

Biomedical Engineering PhD | Medical Device Design & Microfabrication | Neural Interfaces & Biosensors

Profile Summary

I'm a biomedical engineer with a PhD from USC and over 10 years of experience designing, fabricating, and characterizing medical devices and research instrumentation — from concept through functional prototype and scientific validation. My research expertise includes neural interfaces, wearable biosensors, microneedle arrays, and microfluidic systems. I've published extensively on biomedical MEMS device development and have deep hands-on experience with cleanroom microfabrication processes including photolithography, metal evaporation, CVD, plasma etching, and laser micromachining. I'm comfortable bridging the gap between academic research and practical implementation: translating experimental requirements into manufacturable designs, developing custom fabrication processes for novel device architectures, and troubleshooting complex technical challenges at the micro-scale. My technical toolset includes CAD (SolidWorks, Onshape, CorelDRAW), Python for data analysis and automation, 3D printing, and precision assembly methods for micro-scale devices. I've successfully managed multi-year technical projects, coordinated with cross-functional teams, and mentored 25+ researchers. I work with academic labs, research institutions, and early-stage biotech companies on device design, feasibility studies, prototype development, and technical problem-solving. If you're developing biomedical instrumentation or need expertise in micro-scale device fabrication, I'd be glad to discuss how I can support your research.

Subject Matter Expertise

• ★ Biomedical Engineering
• ☆ Biotechnology & Bioengineering
• ☆ Microfluidics
• ☆ Biosensors
• ☆ Medical Devices
• ☆ Medical Device Development
• ☆ Medical Device Manufacturing
• ☆ Medical Device Design
• ☆ Wearable Technology
• ☆ Medical Device Prototyping
• ☆ Device Fabrication
• ☆ Product Design
• ☆ Product Prototyping
• ☆ CAD & 3D Modeling
• ☆ Design for Manufacturing
• ☆ 2D Drawing
• ☆ Concept Development
• ☆ Process Design
• ☆ 3D Printing/Additive Manufacturing

Services

• Writing
• Research
• Consulting
• Product Development

Writing Technical Writing

Research Feasibility Study, Gap Analysis, Scientific and Technical Research

Consulting Scientific and Technical Consulting, Manufacturing Consulting

Product Development Concept Development, Prototyping, Reverse Engineering, Device Fabrication

Work Experience

Contract Mechanical Design Engineer

Radioson Inc - Contract Medical Device R&D

May 2025 - February 2026

Lead R&D Engineer - Wearable Microneedle Sensor Development

USC Biomedical Microsystems Laboratory

January 2020 - January 2025

Graduate Engineer

USC Biomedical Microsystems Laboratory

August 2015 - January 2025

Technical Project Manager - Laser Micromachining System

USC Biomedical Microsystems Laboratory

January 2020 - March 2023

Education

PhD Biomedical Engineering

University of Southern California

August 2016 - January 2025

Certifications

• Certification details not provided.

Publications

JOURNAL ARTICLE

Kee Scholten, Christopher E. Larson, Huijing Xu, Dong Song, Ellis Meng(2020). A 512-Channel Multi-Layer Polymer-Based Neural Probe Array . Journal of Microelectromechanical Systems. 29. (5). p. 1054--1058. Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers ({IEEE})

Christopher Larson, Sahar Elyahoodayan, Angelica M. Cobo, Ellis Meng, Dong Song(2020). Acute in vivo testing of a polymer cuff electrode with integrated microfluidic channels for stimulation, recording, and drug delivery on rat sciatic nerve . Journal of Neuroscience Methods. 336. p. 108634. Elsevier {BV}

Christopher E. Larson, Ellis Meng(2020). A review for the peripheral nerve interface designer . Journal of Neuroscience Methods. 332. p. 108523. Elsevier {BV}

Angelica M. Cobo, Christopher E. Larson, Kee Scholten, Jason A. Miranda, Sahar Elyahoodayan, Dong Song, Victor Pikov, Ellis Meng(2019). Parylene-Based Cuff Electrode With Integrated Microfluidics for Peripheral Nerve Recording, Stimulation, and Drug Delivery . Journal of Microelectromechanical Systems. 28. (1). p. 36--49. Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers ({IEEE})

Christopher Larson, Jessica Ortigoza-Diaz, Kee Scholten, Angelica Cobo, Trevor Hudson, James Yoo, Alex Baldwin, Ahuva Weltman Hirschberg, Ellis Meng (2018). Techniques and Considerations in the Microfabrication of Parylene C Microelectromechanical Systems . Micromachines.