2 Fort Sumter
Irvine, CA 92620
Tel: (949)266-7881
Email: geoffreygao1@gmail.com
To apply engineering, computation, and statistical analysis fundamentals to biomedical research as well as the development of biomedical devices
Neuroscience Lab at the Johns Hopkins Medical Institute, Baltimore, Maryland
Research Assistant (11/2013 – Present)
I served as a research assistant under the direction of Dr. Constance Smith-Hicks for her research regarding cell-signaling pathways specifically for Fragile X Syndrome. I was responsible for collecting experimental data from mice brain slices using an electrophysiology rig. I also was responsible for data analysis and reporting for trends with regards to action potentials. I have gained experience with operating specific and intricate hardware as well as data collection and analysis.
Aubrey Group, Irvine, California
Engineering Intern (05/2013 – 08/ 2013)
I served as the sole intern for Aubrey Group, a medical device consulting company.
Worked on various projects, building prototypes, conducting verification tests and
Env/Transportations test per test protocol. My responsibilities also included creating documentations (e.g. Engineering Change Orders, Source Control Document, BOMs, etc.) and parts drawings with MS office and Solidworks. From this experience, I gained knowledge in medical device Research and Development process.
Hearing and Speech Lab (HESP) at the UC Irvine, Irvine, California
Research Assistant (06/2011 – 09/ 2011)
I served as a research assistant under the direction of Dr. Fan-Gang Zeng regarding noise masking in bilateral cochlear implants. I learned basic MATLAB programming, collected patient data, and ultimately contributed to the publication of a published scientific journal article
(J Acoust Soc Am. 2013 Feb). I gained experience in the dynamics of laboratory work as well as being able to effectively collect patient data.
Kumon Learning Center, Irvine, California
Assistant (02/2012 – 06/2012)
My responsibility at Kumon was to help tutor elementary to middle school age children in the fields of math and reading/writing. From this experience, I learned crucial communication skills necessary in dealing with children, as well as efficient organizational skills.

Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland
Bachelor’s Degree (2012- Present )
Major: Biomedical Engineering Minor: Applied Mathematics
Relevant Coursework:
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Chemistry / Organic
Chemistry / Chemistry Labs
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Physics and relevant labs
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Statistical Analysis 1 & 2
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Molecules and Cells
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Multivariable Calculus,
Differential Equations, and
Linear Algebra
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BME Modeling and Design
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Systems and Controls
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Models and Simulations
Northwood High School, Irvine, California (2008-2012)
GPA 4.3 Weighted, 3.9 Unweighted
Relevant AP Coursework:
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Calculus 1 & 2
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Computer Science (Java)
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Biology
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Physics
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Environmental Science
US Government
US History
Literature and Writing
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National Merit Finalist
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Thomas H. Garrett St. Jude Medical Scholarship
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Alcon National Merit Scholarship
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Eagle Scout
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International Academics Competitions Math Divisional Award
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Java Programming (AP Computer Science)
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Basic knowledge in LabView, AutoCAD, Solidworks, and Matlab
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Microsoft office tools: Word, Excel, PowerPoint
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Bilingual in English/Chinese
Engineers Without Borders (Guatemala) – Baltimore, Maryland
Incentive Mentoring Program (IMP) – Baltimore, Maryland
Boy Scouts of America – Eagle Scout – Irvine, California