Mechanical Engineer
Medical Devices, Product Development, Signal Processing Algorithms, Electromechanical Systems, Test Methods, and Simulations
ABOUT
Hi, I am a Mechanical Engineer with a PhD in Fluid Mechanics and 6+ years of experience in R&D and healthcare. My passion is in innovation, problem-solving, and STEM communication. I have worked on healthcare projects spanning drug delivery, medical therapy, and robotic surgery.
Through careful testing, simulations, CAD, rapid prototyping, and DfMA, I specialize in optimizing designs and solving complex engineering problems. My experience spans taking concepts from initial design through testing and validation to deliver reliable, manufacturable solutions. In addition to my core mechanical engineering skills, I bring extensive experience in programming, instrumentation, data acquisition, signal processing, and PID controls, developed through academic research, personal projects, and professional endeavors.
If any of this aligns with the challenges you're working on, or if you'd simply like to connect, don’t hesitate to reach out!
PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT
I am passionate about driving innovation in medical device development, combining technical expertise with a deep commitment to improving healthcare outcomes. I thrive on tackling complex challenges in design and engineering, ensuring that products are not only functional and reliable but also safe and compliant with industry standards. I love working in a cross functional setting and being able to sink my teeth into complex problems.
RESEARCH
In nature, mechanical stresses often force organisms to continually develop novel and diverse strategies to ensure species survival. While humans have developed highly innovative technologies, there are still countless engineering challenges that nature has already solved. My research draws inspiration from natural phenomena to understand fundamental principles that drive organismal behaviors and apply them to engineering systems.
TEACHING
I had the pleasure of teaching several lab courses over the years as a graduate teaching assistant and a full lecture class as a head instructor. I have a passion for engaging students with hands-on activities so they can actually see how fundamental ideas learned in the classroom translates into the real world. During the COVID-19 pandemic, I learned to bring more 21st century tools into my pedagogy and honed my abilities to engage students through asynchronous learning.
CONTACT ME
Brian Chang, PhD
Email: bchangphd at gmail.com
