Nana Chang

Software: MATLAB, R, Python, C++, Java, GitHub, ImageJ, FIJI, Dragonfly, OpenSim
Mechanical: SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Rapid Prototyping, Stress analysis, Generative design
Electrical: LT Spice, Altium, PCB Design, Circuit Analysis/Design, Signal processing
Certifications (UBC): Chemical safety, Biosafety, Radiation safety and protection, WHIMS

University of British Columbia Expected 8/2026
Bachelor of Applied Science – Biomedical Engineering
CGPA: 83

ExoTechHK, Hong Kong Science Park, Hong Kong 5/2025 – Present
Biomechanics Analyst

• Processed marker-based motion data from lifting activities to quantify joint kinematics and dynamics
• Validated exoskeleton assistance efficacy by simulating and analyzing biomechanical load reduction
• Researched and troubleshooted solutions to optimize exoskeleton for ergonomic performance

Centre of Aging SMART, Vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute, Vancouver 5/2024 – 8/2024
Academic Research Assistant

• Trained a deep-learning model (U-Net) in Dragonfly for image segmentation of SEM image
• Evaluated model’s performance with MATLAB, achieving a 98% Accuracy and 71% Dice coefficient
• Fabricated detailed 3D resin prints of trabecular bone structures from micro-CT scan
• Conducted examinations of femur specimens utilizing X-ray to assess bone mineral condition
• Presented findings to academic peers in meetings and created posters to showcase project highlights

The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong 5/2022 – 8/2022
Biochemistry Research Assistant (Volunteer)

• Administered preventative peptide drug treatments on a fly model of traumatic brain injury (TBI)
• Operated a High Impact Trauma device to induce TBI in flies and measured Mortality Index at 24 hours
• Determine optimal trauma level to be 4 strikes as the effective threshold
• Presented experimental findings to academic peers, showcasing research and analysis

Biomedical Engineering Student Team (BEST), UBC 9/2024 – 4/2025
Medical Innovation in Neurotechnology (MINT) Team Member

• Optimized EEG-controlled bipedal robot structure with SolidWorks for stability and printability
• Designed a PCB for the overcurrent protection circuit, ensuring reliable power management
• Collaborating on integrating EEG signals with a deep learning model to classify signals for movement

Yan Chai Hospital, Hong Kong 5/2019 – 8/2019
Volunteer Helper

• Educated visiting members of the public on basics of Alzheimer’s disease
• Provided support and assistance to patients, including operating clinical machines as needed

Wah Fu Christian Church, Hong Kong 6/2018 – 8/2018
Teaching Assistant

• Delivered educational lessons to primary school children and provided structured daycare
• Planned and executed events including team building activities, extracurricular activities, outings etc.