Melanie Hook

Physics Tutor and Peer Mentor

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Greensburg, Pennsylvania, United States

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About me
Service Manufacturing Engineer at Philips, Mechanical Engineering MS
Education
- Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
  2016 - 2020
  Bachelor of Science - BS Physics 4.0
  Concentration in Computational PhysicsMinor in MathematicsDean's List- 8 SemestersRelevant Coursework:Intro to Exercise Science, Applied Anatomy/Lab, Biomechanics/Lab, Anatomy & Physiology I-II/Lab
- Virginia Tech
  2020 - 2023
  Master of Science - MS Mechanical Engineering 4.0
  Research:• Analyzed human movement capabilities and biomechanics using advanced tools, such as musculoskeletal modeling and motion capture, and force plates to assist in the design optimization an upper-body exoskeleton.Relevant Coursework:• Advanced Musculoskeletal Biomechanics: Musculoskeletal anatomy and mechanics, EMG, motion/force measurement, inverse dynamics modeling, and current research in musculoskeletal biomechanics.• Human-Robot Interaction: Applied behavior… Show more Research:• Analyzed human movement capabilities and biomechanics using advanced tools, such as musculoskeletal modeling and motion capture, and force plates to assist in the design optimization an upper-body exoskeleton.Relevant Coursework:• Advanced Musculoskeletal Biomechanics: Musculoskeletal anatomy and mechanics, EMG, motion/force measurement, inverse dynamics modeling, and current research in musculoskeletal biomechanics.• Human-Robot Interaction: Applied behavior cloning algorithms to teach robot human athletic motion using collected motion capture data in human-robot collaboration course.• Human Physical Capabilities: Analysis and evaluation of physical demands on industrial workers, focusing on biomechanics, bioinstrumentation & contemporary assessment methods. Show less
Experience
- Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
  Jan 2018 - May 2020
  Physics Tutor and Peer Mentor
  • Explained physics concepts in a way to facilitate the success of non-science majors• Worked individually with a blind student, developed effective communication skills to describe technical concepts without the use of visual aids• Acted as a teaching assistant by answering questions, setting up labs, and facilitating the use of technology during class
- Wake Forest University
  May 2018 - Aug 2018
  Biomedical Engineering Intern - NSF IMPACT REU
  Advisors: Dr. Joel Stitzel and Dr. Jillian Urban• Developed a MATLAB protocol to estimate the head center of gravity (CG) location from facial photos and transformed impact data collected via a custom instrumented mouthpiece from the mouthpiece location to the head CG location• Collected head impact data during a professional Muay Thai fight using an instrumented mouthpiece and presented findings at the Biomedical Engineering Society Annual Meeting
- Georgia Institute of Technology
  May 2019 - Aug 2019
  Robotics Intern - NSF SURE Robotics REU
  Advisor: Dr. Frank Hammond IIIProject Title: Haptic Feedback-Enabled Proprioception of a Soft Robotic TailDemonstrated expertise in robotics design and haptic feedback systems by successfully developing and constructing a cable-driven soft robotic tail and wearable vibrotactile display.
- Virginia Tech
  Aug 2020 - May 2023
  Terrestrial Robotics Engineering and Controls (TREC) LabAdvisor: Dr. Alexander Leonessa* Directed the gathering, processing, and modeling of biomechanical data, collaborating effectively with an interdisciplinary engineering team. * Formulated an optimization algorithm using computational modeling of the human shoulder and motion capture data to determine design parameters for a safe assistive upper body exoskeleton. Courses: ME4005 Mechanical Engineering Lab, ME3034 Writing as a Mechanical Engineer* Managed laboratory sessions, evaluating student understanding through thorough analysis of both oral and written reports in the field of Mechanical Engineering. * Played a key role in course development, improving the curriculum to ensure effective enhancement of student skills in writing and presentation within a Mechanical Engineering framework.
  - NSF Graduate Research Fellow
    May 2021 - May 2023
  - Graduate Teaching Assistant
    Aug 2020 - May 2021
- Blacksburg Health and Fitness at the Weight Club
  Mar 2022 - May 2023
  Group Fitness Instructor
- National Assemblers Inc.
  Jul 2023 - Jun 2024
  Product Assembler
  Independently assembled 30+ bikes per day and other diverse products during peak season, demonstrating technical expertise and troubleshooting skills to ensure superior quality in a dynamic, customer-centric environment
- Apex Systems
  May 2024 - Sept 2024
  Manufacturing Engineer
  Contingent engineer for Philips Respironics. Contributing to documentation and training updates to complete remediation efforts for recalled ventilation equipment.
- Philips
  Sept 2024 - now
  Service Manufacturing Engineer
Licenses & Certifications
- Business Process Improvement
  LinkedIn
  Dec 2024
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- Les Mills BODYCOMBAT Instructor
  Les Mills US (LMUS)
  Jul 2014
- Certified Personal Trainer
  National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM)
  Mar 2023
- CPR & AED
  National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM)
  Mar 2023
- Les Mills Tone Instructor
  Les Mills US (LMUS)
  Feb 2023
Honors & Awards
- Awarded to Melanie Hook
  NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP) NSF May 2021
- Awarded to Melanie Hook
  Outstanding Physics Senior Award Slippery Rock University May 2020
- Awarded to Melanie Hook
  Outstanding Students in Research, Scholarship, or Creative Activity Award Slippery Rock University May 2020
- Awarded to Melanie Hook
  Outstanding Pre-Engineer Award Slippery Rock University Physics and Engineering Department Apr 2019
- Awarded to Melanie Hook
  A.P Vincent Scholarship -