Joseph CastanedaZepeda
Long Beach
Summary
Biomedical Engineering graduate with practical experience in tissue engineering, biomechanics, and medical device prototyping. Proficient in SolidWorks, MATLAB, Python, and experimental data analysis, with hands-on laboratory experience in cell culture and materials fabrication. Effective communicator with leadership experience and a strong interest in contributing to biomedical R&D and medical technology development.
Overview
2023
2023
years of professional experience
Work History
Lab Assistant
Tissue Engineering CSULB
09.2022 - 12.2022
- Executed mammalian cell culture protocols (passaging, media exchange), designed and fabricated silicone molds, and evaluated extracellular matrix conditions to improve cellular differentiation outcomes.
Student Assistant
Department of Academic Affairs CSULB
08.2021 - 05.2022
- Maintained organized office filing systems, assisted with financial document management, and supported effective communication across multiple academic offices.
Student
Projects
- Pull-Up Biomechanics: Observed the biomechanics of a subject performing a pull-up exercise by looking at several changing angles across the subject's upper body, in order to investigate how form degrades and injury risk increases as further weight is added to the exercise.
- Solidworks Epi-Pen: Designed fifteen uniquely different parts of Epi-Pens and tested those parts in SolidWorks for durability and compatibility.
- Deal or No Deal: Programmed an interactive game similar to 'Deal or No Deal' using the MatLab User Interface.
- Wearable Muscle Fatigue Monitor: Developed a wearable device to monitor muscle fatigue.
- Printable Pressure Sensor: Developed a printable and flexible pressure sensor intended for use in restenosis. Designed using Eagle software and a Volterra smart printer.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Engineering
California State University Long Beach
Long Beach, CA12-2025
Skills
- MS Excel/Word
- PowerPoint
- SolidWorks
- OpenSim/Multisim
- Kinovea
- MatLab
- Python
- Arduino
- Cell culture
- Data analysis
- Communication skills
- Team collaboration
Leadership
Interfraternity Council (2022-2024):
President, Director of DEI, Director of Philanthropy
Theta Chi Fraternity (2022-2025):
Vice President, Secretary, Onboarding and Education Coordinator
Timeline
Lab Assistant
Tissue Engineering CSULB
09.2022 - 12.2022
Student Assistant
Department of Academic Affairs CSULB
08.2021 - 05.2022
Student
Projects
Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Engineering
California State University Long Beach