Talk to sales Try for Free
Robert Accolla, Ph.D.

Robert Accolla, Ph.D.

Research Intern

Followers of Robert Accolla, Ph.D.360 followers
location of Robert Accolla, Ph.D.Durham, North Carolina, United States

Connect with Robert Accolla, Ph.D. to Send Message

Connect

Connect with Robert Accolla, Ph.D. to Send Message

Connect

  • Timeline

  • About me

    Process Development Scientist - Translational Biomaterials

  • Education

    • University of Florida

      2017 - 2022
      Doctor of Philosophy - PhD Biomedical/Medical Engineering

      Activities and Societies: Tau Beta Pi, Society for Biomaterials, Biomedical Engineering Society, Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine International Symposium

    • Virginia Tech

      2013 - 2017
      Biological Systems Engineering Biomedical/Medical Engineering Graduated

      Activities and Societies: Alpha Epsilon, Virginia Tech Biological Systems Engineering Honor Society Virginia Tech Undergraduate Biomedical Engineering Society Utilizing core engineering skills along with supplementation of biology, chemistry, and mechanics to understand and manipulate complex biological systems at the micro and macro scale.

  • Experience

    • Jefferson Lab

      Jun 2012 - Aug 2012
      Research Intern

      Design input and testing of beam position monitor for 12 GeV accelerator upgrade.

    • Virginia Tech Services, Inc.

      Jan 2015 - Jan 2015
      Supervisor

      Ensuring positive customer experience, supervising clerks for Virginia Tech Services, and maintaining store front.

    • Virginia Tech

      Jan 2015 - Dec 2015
      Undergraduate Researcher

      Synthesis and purification of Cholestanol-PEG and creating and maintaining Sample Organization System (SOS) for lab-wide organization and experiment planning.

    • Virginia Tech College of Engineering

      Nov 2015 - May 2017
      Undergraduate Researcher

      Working on novel solutions for cancer treatment by observing and manipulating the tumor microenvironment.

    • University of Louisville

      May 2016 - Aug 2016
      Research Experiences for Undergraduates - Micro/Nano Manufacturing

      Utilizing micro/nano fabrication processes to create devices that use dielectrophoresis to manipulate particles and biological samples in liquid media.

    • National Institute for Materials Science

      May 2017 - Aug 2017
      NSF Abroad REU

    • University of Florida

      Aug 2017 - Mar 2023

      • Postdoctoral Researcher

        Jan 2023 - Mar 2023

      • Graduate Researcher

        Aug 2017 - Dec 2022

    • Humacyte

      May 2023 - now
      Process Development Scientist 1 - Translational Biomaterials

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Micro-Nano Fabrication Certification

      University of Louisville

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Robert Accolla, Ph.D.
      1st Place Senior Design Virginia Tech Department of Biological Systems Engineering May 2017 Awarded to design group based on design and achievements.
    • Awarded to Robert Accolla, Ph.D.
      Graduate Student Preeminence Award University of Florida Department of Biomedical Engineering Mar 2017 Awarded 5-year fellowship to fund research and study towards a Doctorate degree
    • Awarded to Robert Accolla, Ph.D.
      ASME REU Poster Competition 1st Place Award ASME Nov 2016
    • Awarded to Robert Accolla, Ph.D.
      REU Poster Competition Grant Recipeint National Science Foundation Oct 2016
    • Awarded to Robert Accolla, Ph.D.
      J. Lawrence & Lucille G. Calhoun Scholarship Virginia Tech Biological Systems Engineering Department Apr 2016
    • Awarded to Robert Accolla, Ph.D.
      DHS-STEM Editorial Department of Homeland Security Oct 2015 https://www.orau.gov/dhseducation/profiles/hsstem/accolla.html

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Activity Coordinator Assistant

      Issued by Regency Health and Rehabilitation Center
      Regency Health and Rehabilitation CenterAssociated with Robert Accolla, Ph.D.

    • Graduate Coordinator

      Issued by Tau Beta Pi - Florida Alpha Chapter on Sept 2018
      Tau Beta Pi - Florida Alpha ChapterAssociated with Robert Accolla, Ph.D.