MAYA KALYAN
2728 Trappers Cove #3C●Lansing, MI-48910● 315-420-2922● mayak@umich.edu
OBJECTIVE
Seeking a full time position in a reputed healthcare organization specializing in diagnostics and therapeutics
EDUCATION
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI
M.S. in Biomedical Engineering
Concentration: Biomaterials; GPA: 3.7/4.00
Anna University, S.S.N College of Engineering, India
B.E. in Biomedical Engineering
Aggregate percentage: 82.69%
RELEVANT COURSEWORK
Biomaterials and Artificial Organs
Quantitative Physiology
Human Anatomy
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
NanoRETE,Inc
Diagnostic and Therapeutic Equipments
Mathematical Modeling in Biology
Statistical Methods for Biomedical Engineers
September 2010- April 2012
August 2006- May 2010
Polymer Therapeutics
Microfluidics & Ultrasound
Cell & Molecular Biology lab
August 2012-Current
Scientist
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Developing a real-time, sensitive and rapid nanobiosensor based pathogen detection device
Synthesizing Electrically active magnetic (EAM) iron oxide nanoparticles and nanotracer detection
beads functionalized with antibodies to detect specific pathogens
 Conducting multivariate analysis for assay optimization
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Presenting results during monthly technical meetings
NanoRETE,Inc
June 2012-August 2012
R&D Intern
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Generated growth curves of bacterial cultures by measuring optical density and microbial plating of 24
hour cultures
 Generated dose response curves to optimize the antibody concentration on magnetic nanoparticles
 Documented standard operating procedures and updating them with revised protocols.
ACADEMIC PROJECTS
 Designed and developed a Low cost Ultrasonic Spirometer for Respiratory Disorders that would
classify the respiratory condition of a person to normal or suffering from restrictive/obstructive disease.
 Worked to develop an in vitro vascular injury model to examine the effects of hemodynamics and
blood rheology on the adhesion efficiency of targeted spherical drug carriers.
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Cellular & molecular biology skills: ELISA, Mammalian cell culture, Microbial cell culture, DNA gel
electrophoresis
Special Techniques: UV-VIS Spectroscopy, Micro-Bead Assay Development, Immuno magnetic separation,
Electrochemical Detection, Parallel Plate Flow Chamber
Languages & programs: Microsoft office, Matlab, R Programming, Labview
HONORS/AWARDS
Rackham International Student Fellowship
November 2011
Fellowship in the amount of $10,000 awarded by the graduate school, University of Michigan, for academic
and professional excellence in the engineering discipline
Chairman’s Medal
May 2010
Silver Medal and Merit Certificate awarded by Anna University for having ranked 22 out of over 600 students
in the overall undergraduate program
RELATED ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE
Grader
September –December 2011
For Quantitative Physiology, a graduate level course offered by the Department of Biomedical
Engineering, University of Michigan
Private tutor
January 2011-May 2011
For Engineering 100 undergraduate course-biomaterials chapter at the University of Michigan.
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE & EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
 As member of the Indian Students Association, was responsible for coordinating and organizing
temporary accommodation for incoming Indian students for a short while until they moved into their
own apartments.
 As a member of the Association of Biomedical Engineering Society (ABMES) in undergraduate
college, was responsible for attracting and managing industrial sponsors for on-campus to conduct
technical events for Department Symposium 'Srishti 2009
 Participated in Basketball and Tennis tournaments as a member of the undergraduate college and
high school teams.
COVER LETTER
Dear Hiring Manager:
I am very interested in applying for the Microfluidics Engineer Position at NANOBIOSYM as I
consider that my academic credentials and professional interests match with your requirements for this
position.
I am a recent graduate with a Masters in Biomedical Engineering from the University of Michigan-Ann
Arbor. I hold a bachelors degree in Biomedical Engineering as well.
I currently work as a Scientist for NanoRETE,Inc- a Michigan based biomedical startup company, where
I am an integral part of a research team that is developing an Electrochemical multiplex nano-bead
biosensor for the rapid and sensitive detection of food pathogens.
I have participated in various team assignments that developed solutions for challenging problems
pertaining to the Health Care Industry. I have worked on hardware, software and biomaterial based
projects throughout my coursework, which I believe has enhanced my capacity to handle multiple
projects concurrently. Besides I consider quick learning as my greatest strength pertaining to my field of
study.
Currently, I work in a highly interdisciplinary research setting that requires interaction with students and
scientists from various educational backgrounds like Chemical, Biomedical and Macromolecular Science
Engineering. Subsequently, I present my research work to a cross-functional team during weekly lab
meetings. I have also received the prestigious Rackham International Student Fellowship awarded by
the graduate school to Masters Students who demonstrate outstanding academic and professional promise.
Please find attached a copy of my up-to-date resume for your review. I am currently authorized to work in
the United States and I am willing to travel as required by the job requirements. I would like an
opportunity to discuss my qualifications with you in detail over phone, at your earliest convenience.
I look forward to hearing from you. Thank you for your time and consideration.
Sincerely,
Maya Kalyan
Scientist
NanoRETE,Inc
Phone:315-420-2922