Hyunmin Ko

Experience

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  Olympic Broadcasting Services

  Jun 2021 - Aug 2021

  Production and Technical Personnel
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  Jaranda

  Jul 2022 - Aug 2022

  English Tutor

  Jaranda is a distinguished tutoring academy catering to students aged 3 to 18, offering a wide range of subjects, including math, English, and new languages. There, I underwent intensive training to earn certification as an English tutor and was entrusted with guiding the educational development of six students. I crafted personalized curricula tailored to each child's unique strengths, ensuring an optimized and effective learning experience.

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  Meinig School of Biomedical Engineering at Cornell University

  Aug 2022 - Oct 2022

  Undergraduate Researcher at Jiang Lab

  Professor Shaoyi Jiang is a distinguished researcher in biomaterials and drug delivery, focusing on developing super-hydrophilic zwitterionic materials for a range of biomedical applications, including regenerative medicine, cancer vaccines, and antifouling marine coatings. During my time in his lab, I assisted a Ph.D. student in exploring a novel potential cancer treatment by performing cell culturing, conducting mammalian surgery, counting cells, inducing cancer in mice models, and analyzing the treatment's effects. Show less

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  Biomedical Device at Cornell

  Oct 2022 - Jan 2024

  Product Development Subteam Member

  Cornell Biomedical Devices aims to create innovative biomedical devices with the potential to make a significant impact on healthcare. As a relatively new project team, we are dedicated to addressing critical needs in medical technology. I was part of the Product Development subteam, where we worked on designing a pulse oximeter capable of calibrating based on skin pigmentation, addressing the bias in current pulse oximeters that often fail to provide accurate data for individuals with darker skin tones. Show less

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  Cornell Engineering World Health

  Oct 2022 - now

  Integrative Design Subteam Member

  Cornell Engineering World Health (EWH) is a student-led project team dedicated to tackling global health challenges by designing and implementing health technologies for underserved communities. I am part of the Integrative Design subteam, where we focus on CAD-based projects to develop prosthetics for underprivileged areas, particularly in partnership with 2ft Prosthetics to support communities in the Dominican Republic.

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  Meinig School of Biomedical Engineering at Cornell University

  May 2023 - Dec 2023

  Undergraduate Researcher at Antaki Lab

  Professor Antaki is a renowned creator of heart devices with an extensive portfolio of successfully developed and implemented medical devices. I assisted with testing the latest pediatric heart pump by conducting thrombosis and hemolysis evaluations, analyzing materials, and enhancing testing protocols to ensure optimal performance and safety of the device.

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  2ft Prosthetics

  Aug 2023 - Aug 2023

  Prosthetic Assistant

  The ADR clinic is a reputable facility located in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, known for providing quality care to a wide range of amputee patients. The clinic is dedicated to offering support and resources to those in need of prosthetic solutions, working to improve mobility and enhance the quality of life for individuals across the region. I gained hands-on experience in designing low-cost prosthetics for a diverse group of amputees in the region. My role involved the cutting process, creating prosthetic sockets through plastic molding, assembling the various components, and using CAD to carve 3D polyurethane blocks to fit the contours of patients' thighs accurately. Show less

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  Cornell Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering

  Jan 2024 - now

  Undergraduate Research Assistant for ZT Group

  ZT Group is dedicated to utilizing thermoelectric materials to design sustainable energy-harvesting devices for a wide range of industries. I am part of a team focused on developing a medical device powered by these innovative thermoelectric materials, aiming to provide efficient, self-sustaining energy solutions within the medical field

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  Icarus Medical Innovations

  Jun 2024 - now

  Icarus Medical Innovations is a cutting-edge startup specializing in the design and development of knee braces and orthotics to support individuals with knee pain. As a rapidly growing company, we are committed to enhancing quality of life, one knee at a time. I am part of the Design Engineering department, where we utilize CAD to create complex medical structures for knee braces, focusing on optimizing both function and comfort

  • Design Engineering Intern II

    Sept 2024 - now

  • Design Engineering Intern

    Jun 2024 - Sept 2024