This document outlines the education and training, work experience, and areas of focus for an individual. They hold a BA in Physics and Applied Mathematics from Augsburg College and a PhD in Materials Science and Engineering with a BME concentration from the University of Minnesota. Their postdoctoral research focused on EM waves, earth magnetic fields, and nanotechnology. They have worked in various roles in academia, the military, and private industry focusing on areas like 3D printing, nanotechnology, regenerative medicine, and medical devices. They currently serve as the founder and CEO of their own startup company.
Education, training, research & work in physics, engineering, medicine & military
1. Education & Training
Augsburg College
Physics (BA)
Applied Mathematics (BA)
UM - College of Science & Engineering
Materials Science & Engineering (PhD)
BME Concentration
UM - Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine
Bascom Palmer Eye Institute
McKnight Vision Research Center
Tutor, Supplemental Instructor, Teaching Assistant, Undergraduate Research Assistant
CEMS Department Fellow, Graduate Research Assistant
Post Doctoral Fellow
EM Waves and Earth Magnetic Field
Micro/Nano Fabrication, Aerosol Jet Printing (3D Printing), Neural Engineering, Magnetic Micro/Nanoparticle Technology, Surface Chemistry,
Bench to Pre-Clinical, Regulatory, Grant Writing
NASA Space Physics Research Program, Augsburg Departments of Mathematics and Physics,
UM Departments of CEMS and BME, NSF Funded Graduate Research
Angel Investment, NIH NEI R21 Post Doctoral Research
Military & Government Work Experience
Naval Institute for Dental and
Biomedical Research (NIDBR)
Naval Medical Research Unit
San Antonio (NAMRU-SA)
General Dynamics Information
Technology Inc (GDIT)
University of Texas
San Antonio (UTSA)
Henry M Jackson Foundation for the
Advancement of Military Medicine
Military Medicine, Translational Engineering, Regulatory, Grant Writing
Bench to Bed to Battlefield, Customized Medicine
Nanotechnology, Regenerative Medicine, Infection & Pain Control
3D Printing, Medical Implants, Robotics & Automation, Magnetics & Lasers, Metamaterials
Scientist, Senior Scientist, Principal Investigator
Assistant Professor of Research, Professor
Congressional Funding via NIDBR/NAMRU-SA
U.S. Army Medical Research and Material Command, NIH SBIR Funding
Uniformed Services University of the
Health Sciences (USUHS)
Mauris DeSilva
Founder & CEO, 3D PARS: A Virtual Launch Pad (VLP)
Global Entrepreneur
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GDIT
Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC),
Transition & Plank Ownership