1. Alex Cholewczynski
alexcholewczynski@yahoo.com
240-405-6942
Education: Clemson University
M.S. Bioengineering 3.9 GPA
Projected Graduation Date: August 2016
Colorado State University
B.S. Chemical and Biological Engineering 3.77 GPA
Graduation Date: May 2014
Special Skills: Matlab
Aspen
SAS
Microsoft Office
Publications: Journal of Neurosurgery: Spine (Jan 2016)
Cortical bone facet spacers for cervical spine decompression: effect on
intervertebral kinetics and foraminal area
CITI Certifications: Basic Course for Researchers, Students, Animal Care Staff
Conflict of Interest
Engineering Responsible Conduct of Research
Group 2 Investigators Conducting Biomedical Research at Clemson
Work Experience:
August 2014-Current Clemson University Graduate Assistant Clemson, SC
• Designed urine based test for PKU
• Tested urine based test for PKU
• Performed Raman spectroscopy
• Performed UV/visible spectroscopy
• Synthesized silver nanoparticles
• Adhered to proper lab safety procedures
• Created appropriate urine analog
• Reviewed literature for relevant information
December 2011-July 2014 Orthopedic Biomedical Research Laboratory(OBRL) Fort Collins, CO
• Designed mechanical testing fixtures
• Fabricated mechanical testing fixtures
• Refined biaxial testing procedures
• Processed motion analysis data using EVaRT
• Analyzed CT scan data using Amira 5 program
• Prepared animal and cadaver tissues for mechanical testing
• Assisted in mechanical testing of medical devices in tissue
• Took X-rays of cadaver, ovine, and canine bone samples
• Performed fluorescent microscopy to measure bone growth