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Ryan Zerega

Ryan Zerega

Research Analyst, Michael W. Krzyzewski Human Performance Laboratory (The K-Lab)

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Research Manager, Performance Center @ Atrium Health Musculoskeletal Institute

  • Education

    • University of Southern California

      2019 - 2020
      Master of Science - MS Biokinesiology with Sports Science Emphasis 4.0/4.0

    • Duke University

      2015 - 2019
      Bachelor of Science in Engineering - BSE Biomedical Engineering 3.91/4.0

      Activities and Societies: • Drumline Captain, Duke University Marching and Pep Band • Executive Officer, Tau Beta Pi Engineering Honor Society • Duke E-Nable (3D Printed Prosthetics) • Sigma Chi

    • Vero Beach High School

      2011 - 2015
      High School 4.0/4.0

      Activities and Societies: • Mu Alpha Theta (Vice President) • National Honor Society (Executive Board) • Student Government (Senior Class Vice President) • Marching Band (Lieutenant, Section Leader) • Concert Band (Principal Player) • Masterminds Team (State Finalist)

  • Experience

    • Duke University Health System

      Jan 2016 - May 2019
      Research Analyst, Michael W. Krzyzewski Human Performance Laboratory (The K-Lab)

      • Conducted independent senior thesis regarding creation of portable knee stability assessments which received engineering honors (outlined below in "Projects") • Data collection, processing, and analysis for several research projects regarding lower extremity injury prevention• Tested hundreds of elite athletes and military personnel• Technologies: Vicon motion capture, AMTI force plates, Biodex strength testing, Delsys EMG, IMeasureU inertial sensors, handheld dynamometry, MATLAB• Taught technical skills and data processing methods to new interns Show less

    • Piper Aircraft

      May 2016 - Aug 2016
      Electrical Engineering Intern

      • Performed avionics software calibrations and installations for various Piper aircrafts• Collaborated with Garmin to test updated software on avionics bench systems• Implemented engineering alterations in AutoCAD designs and drawings

    • Duke University Pratt School of Engineering

      Jun 2018 - Apr 2019
      Biomedical Engineering Lab TA

      • Used CAD to create 3D printed devices to be used by students in biomedical instrumentation lab• Instructed proper use of test equipment, tissue samples, and engineering tools during lab periods• Prepared labs for use in several BME lab classes

    • Tutor the People, LLC

      Jul 2019 - Dec 2021
      GRE Tutor

      • Create personalized tutoring plans and conduct individualized sessions with students from across the country

    • Air Jordan

      Sept 2019 - Mar 2020
      Sports Scientist

      • Design and conduct athlete performance testing protocols using a variety of technologies• Technologies: Senaptec Sensory Station, Push bands (IMUs), force plates, timing gates, portable and stationary metabolic analyzers

    • University of Southern California

      Sept 2019 - Dec 2020

      • Co-authoring project evaluating shoulder strength in professional baseball players (outlined below in "Projects")• Assisting with data collection/processing in multi-site PAC-12 baseball study exploring biomechanical metrics in order to improve performance and reduce elbow varus torque in pitchers (outlined below in "Projects") • Conducted pilot study for validation of new portable metabolic analyzer (outlined below in "Projects")• Technologies: PNOE portable metabolic analyzer, Parvo metabolic cart, Polar heart rate monitors, InBody body composition scanners, Wahoo KICKR Smart Trainer, MATLAB

      • Laboratory Engineer, Clinical Biomechanics Orthopedic and Sports Outcomes (COOR) Laboratory

        Aug 2019 - Dec 2020

      • Researcher, Clinical Exercise Research Center (CERC)

        Sept 2019 - Dec 2019

    • Atrium Health

      Jun 2020 - now

      • Research coordinator for 3 ongoing studies, writing standard operating procedures, training personnel, recruiting subjects, and ensuring smooth and efficient day-to-day project operations• Acting as sports science consultant and liaison between Atrium Health and partner teams, including the Carolina Panthers and Charlotte FC• Lab engineer, writing scripts to process, clean, and analyze data both for upcoming publications and the needs of partner teams• Creates and maintains custom dashboards to communicate wellness data to athletes, coaches, and healthcare providers for over 10 local teams and 300+ athletes• Supervises college interns on literature reviews, independent research studies, and lab competencies on equipment, software, procedures, and best research practices Show less

      • Research Manager - Performance Center

        Aug 2022 - now

      • Research Associate II - Performance Center

        Jun 2020 - Aug 2022

  • Licenses & Certifications

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Ryan Zerega
      Magna Cum Laude - 1 maggio 2019 Final GPA in top 15% of engineers
    • Awarded to Ryan Zerega
      Graduation with Distinction in BME - 1 maggio 2019 Awarded to students with significant independent research projects during their senior year; students must complete and defend a thesis that is judged by an examination committee of faculty
    • Awarded to Ryan Zerega
      National Merit Finalist - 2015
    • Awarded to Ryan Zerega
      National AP Scholar - lug 2014

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Research and Development Team Member

      Issued by Duke E-Nable on Jan 2017
      Duke E-NableAssociated with Ryan Zerega