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Xinzhi Zhang

Xinzhi Zhang

Graduate Research Assistant

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  • About me

    Ph.D. Candidate, Biomedical Engineering, Columbia University

  • Education

    • Westdale Secondary School

      2004 - 2005

    • Yali Middle School

      2001 - 2004

    • Columbia University in the City of New York

      2009 - 2011
      Master of Science (MS) Biomedical Engineering 4.0

    • University of Toronto

      2005 - 2009
      Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.) Chemical Engineering with minor in Bioengineering 3.8

    • Columbia University in the City of New York

      2009 - 2015
      Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Biomedical Engineering

  • Experience

    • Columbia University

      Sept 2009 - May 2015
      Graduate Research Assistant

      • Design, characterize, and optimize a biomimetic scaffold for orthopedic application.• Characterize scaffold structural and mechanical properties and fine-tune fabrication conditions to reach desired properties.• Culture primary and stem cells and perform biochemical assays to determine cell response on the scaffold.• Evaluate scaffold functionality and host response in vivo with both small and large animal models through histological, immunohistochemical and mechanical analyses. • Mentor and train students, publish journey articles and book chapters, present research findings at leading conferences. Show less

    • New York Cares

      Jan 2013 - now
      Volunteer

    • PreScouter, Inc.

      Mar 2013 - Jul 2015
      Team Leader

    • SOLS

      Sept 2014 - Dec 2014
      Advanced Technology Intern

      • Worked independently to support the overall R&D effort for manufacturing 3D-printed orthotics.• Established, modified and optimized protocol for extracting foot anatomic features from CT scans.

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  • Volunteer Experience

    • Co-team leader and volunteer

      Issued by New York Cares on Sept 2013
      New York CaresAssociated with Xinzhi Zhang

    • Volunteer

      Issued by Bike New York on May 2012
      Bike New YorkAssociated with Xinzhi Zhang