Luis Alonzo

Luis Alonzo

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Biomedical engineer with experience in design, R&D, and prototyping

  • Education

    • University of California, Irvine

      2009 - 2014
      Ph.D. Biomedical Engineering
    • Florida International University

      2004 - 2008
      BS Biomedical Engineering
    • University of California, Irvine

      2009 - 2011
      M.S. Biomedical Engineering
  • Experience

    • Laboratory of Vascular Physiology and Biotransport

      Jan 2006 - Jan 2008
      Researcher

      Performed experimental pressure myography studies on animal models to investigate the effect of nitric oxide on the regulation of vascular tone.

    • Oxylation, LLC

      Jan 2007 - Jan 2008
      Senior Design Project Researcher

      Designed, developed, and validated a microbubble oxygenating catheter for patients suffering from Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome.

    • Sintea Biotech, LLC (Now Sintea Plustek, LLC)

      Jan 2008 - Jan 2009
      Product Specialist

      Assisted doctors during surgical procedures with design, function and implementation of medical devices manufactured by Sintea Biotech. Demonstrated expertise in device troubleshooting techniques.

    • Diffuse Optical Spectroscopic Imaging Lab

      Jan 2009 - Jan 2009
      Researcher

      Performed computer aided analysis of theoretical light interaction within neonatal intestinal tissue to aide in the diagnosis of Necrotizing Enterocolitis.

    • Cardiopulmonary Transport and Tissue Remodeling Lab

      Jan 2010 - Jan 2014

      Developed a 3D microfluidic device to study the role of blood vessel formation on tumor development, progression, and metastasis. Constructed and monitored droplet fusion microfluidic devices based on the principle of Laplace pressures.

      • Researcher

        Jan 2010 - Jan 2014
      • Researcher

        Jan 2010 - Jan 2010
    • Laboratory of Lymphatic and Cancer Bioengineering

      Jul 2012 - Sept 2012
      Visiting Researcher

      Examined tumor and lymphatic interactions on custom made and commercially available interstitial flow in vitro culture platforms.

    • Laboratory of Lymphatic and Cancer Bioengineering

      Jan 2015 - May 2016
      Postdoctoral Researcher

      Designed and developed a high‐throughput tissue culture platform for personalized medicine; combining 3D printed assemblies with paper-­based microfluidics to study immune-­tumor interactions.

    • Intellectual Ventures

      May 2017 - Jul 2020
      Research Engineer
    • GH Labs

      Jul 2020 - now
      • Senior Research Scientist

        Jan 2023 - now
      • Research Engineer

        Jul 2020 - Dec 2022
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Project Management

      Cadence Management Corporation
      Oct 2019
    • Laboratory to Leadership

      The Leadership Edge
      Oct 2022
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Luis Alonzo
      Miguel Velez Scholarship (2011, 2012) University of California, Irvine The Miguel Velez Scholarship provides financial support to master's degree (except MBA) or Ph.D. students who demonstrate outstanding past academic achievement as well as future promise and are citizens of a Latin American country.
    • Awarded to Luis Alonzo
      Public Impact Fellowship (2014) University of California, Irvine - Graduate Division Public Impact Fellowships highlight and support doctoral students whose current research has the potential for substantial impact in the public sphere.http://www.grad.uci.edu/funding/fellowships-awards/internal/public%20impact-fellows.html
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Transportation Commissioner - District 3

      Issued by City of Tacoma on Aug 2019
      City of TacomaAssociated with Luis Alonzo
    • Tutor

      Issued by Rocket Science Tutors, Inc. on Jan 2010
      Rocket Science Tutors, Inc.Associated with Luis Alonzo