1. Jose (Jacob) Villanueva
(847) 208-4706 jvilla60@uic.edu
470 Pfingsten Rd. Northbrook, IL 60062
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jose-jacob-villanueva-a08843116
EDUCATION
University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) Expected May 2017
Bachelor of Science in Bioengineering
Cumulative GPA: 4.0/4.0
ENGINEERING EXPERIENCE
Tribocorrosion Research Fall 2015-Present
UIC Dental School
Position: Research Assistant
Duties:
 Directed project to use literature searches in order to show progress in the field of
tribocorrosion
 Analyzed data and presented in an understandable format through images
 Run experiments on mechanical wear due to corrosion and tribology
UIC Engineering World Health Fall 2014-Present
 Worked on design of a low cost manually powered generator to power medical devices in
third world countries
 Researched the calculations needed in order to design a low cost laminar air flow hood for a
Vietnamese hospital
Honors College Tutor (UIC) Fall 2014
Subjects: General Chemistry I, General Chemistry II
Science Learning Center Tutor (UIC) Spring 2015
Subjects: Organic Chemistry II
SKILLS & ABILITIES
Programming in MatLab and C++
Designing in SolidWorks
Electrical circuit work on Arduino
WORK EXPERIENCE
Palatine Dentistry Summer 2012-Summer 2015
Position: Dental Assistant
Duties:
 Assist during procedures
 Apply fluoride after cleanings
 Sterilize rooms and instruments
 Schedule and receive patients
 File insurance claims
AWARDS / HONORS
Dean’s List Fall 2013-Fall 2015
President Awards Program Honors Fall 2013
VOLUNTEER WORK
UIC Pre-Dental Club Fall 2013-Present
 Participate in volunteer activities while learning more of dental profession