This document is a resume for Marwin Ko that outlines his education and experience. It summarizes that he received his M.S. in Mechanical Engineering from UC Merced in 2015 and B.S. in Bioengineering from UC Merced in 2013. It also lists his extensive engineering coursework, research experience including publications, technical skills, teaching experience, awards and affiliations.

1. Marwin Ko
mko3@ucmerced.edu
EDUCATION
M.S. Mechanical Engineering, 2015
University of California, Merced
Cumulative GPA: 3.84
B.S. Bioengineering, 2013
University of California, Merced
Cumulative GPA: 3.007
ENGINEERING COURSEWORK
 Introduction to MATLAB
 Introduction to Computing I
 Introduction to Computing II
 Introduction to Materials
 Introduction to Nanotechnology
 Introduction to Bioengineering
 Capstone Design
 Computer Aided Design (CAD)
 Engineering Economics
 Thermodynamics
 Physiology for Engineers
 Biotransport (Fluid Mechanics)
 Strength of Materials
 Energy Storage
 Statics & Dynamics
 Analog & Digital Electronics
 Vibration & Control
 Mechatronics
 Circuit Theory
 Linear Control
 Fractional Order Mechanics
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
Mechatronics, Embedded Systems, & Automation (MESA) Laboratory, UC Merced
Graduate Researcher | August 2013 – Current
 Data analysis on physiological data such as heart rate variability via MATLAB
 Conducted thermal imaging experiments for thermal imagine filtering research
Mechatronics, Embedded Systems, & Automation (MESA) Laboratory Internship, UC Merced
Research Intern | June 2013 – August 2013
 Prototyped biosensors from standard integrated circuit packages
 Researched for inexpensive and optimal biosensors for heart rate variability detection
Bioengineering Laboratory (Professor Wei-Chun Chin), UC Merced
Undergraduate Research Assistant | October 2010 – July 2013
 Engineered nano-materials to aid proliferation and differentiation of adipose-derived stem cells (ASCs)
 Measured nano-particle solutions such as artificial seawater and bovine mucin with a helium-neon laser
Center of Integrated Nano-mechanical Systems Internship (COINS)
Research Intern | June 2012 – August 2012
 Performed electrospinning experiments, engineered nano-fibril scaffolds
 Assisted in researching new methods to optimize electrospinning experiments
PUBLICATIONS/CONFERENCE PAPERS
Title: “An Online Heart Rate Variability Analysis Method Based on Sliding Window Hurst Series”
Authors: Taizhi Lv, YangQuan Chen, Marwin Ko, Brandon Stark
Conference: Fractional Differentiation and its Applications (FDA) International Conference, Catania, Italy
Title: “An Evaluation of Three Approaches using Hurst Estimation to Differentiate between Normal & Abnormal HRV”
Authors: Marwin Ko, Brandon Stark, Monica Barbadillo, YangQuan Chen
Conference: ASME 2015 International Design Engineering Technical Conferences (IDETC), Boston, Massachusetts

2. TECHNICAL POSTERS
Title: Electrospinning for Stem Cell Scaffold
Authors: Marwin Ko, Christopher Markey, Nic Albrecht, Alan Richards, Philip Lee, Sushant Soni, Wei-Chun Chin
UC Merced Capstone Poster Session | Stanford, CA | October, 2013
Title: Streamlining Bacterial Production of Hydrogen Gas
Authors: Paul Barghouth. John Flicker. Israel Juarez-Contreras, Marwin Ko, Norman Luong, Rumman Razzak, Sunny
Seth, Michael Urner, Duc Vo, Catherine Vu, Yale Yuen, Nosherwan Zahid, Marcos E. García-Ojeda
International Genetically Engineered Machine (iGEM) Poster Session | Stanford, CA | October, 2012
Title: Electrospun Nanofibrous Scaffolds to Promote Adipose Stem Cell Differentiation
Authors: Marwin Ko, Venu Polineni, Stan Kulbidyuk, Alan Richards, Chi-Shuo Chen, Anand Gadre, Wei-Chun Chin
Center of Integrated Nano-mechanical Systems (COINS) Poster Session | Berkeley, CA | August, 2012
Title: Nicotine’s Role as a Potential Therapeutic Agent for Ulcerative Colitis
Authors: Marwin K., Albert S., Eric C., Chi-Shuo Chen, David Lu, Wei-Chun Chin
UC Merced Undergraduate Poster Competition | Merced, CA | August, 2012
TECHNICAL PRESENTATIONS
 ASME Conference Presentation | Boston, MA | August, 2015 (Did not present yet)
 UC Merced AFC Presentation | Merced, CA | July, 2013
 MESA Laboratory Internship Presentation | Merced, CA | August, 2013
 UC Merced Capstone Presentation | Merced, CA | May, 2013
LABORATORY TRAINING
General Wet Laboratory Safety Training
Environmental, Health & Safety (EH&S), UC Merced
Merced, CA | Summer 2012
Cleanroom Training
Stem Cell Instrumentation Foundry (SCIF), UC Merced
Merced, CA | Summer 2012
General Lab Safety Training
Environmental, Health & Safety (EH&S), UC Merced
Merced, CA | Fall 2013
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
University of California, Merced, CA (Spring 2015)
Teaching Assistant – Vibrations & Controls
 Hosted office hours
 Instructed laboratory sessions
 Administered grades
University of California, Merced, CA (Fall 2014)
Teaching Assistant – Intro to Computer Applications
 Hosted office hours
 Instructed laboratory sessions
 Administered grades
University of California, Merced, CA (Spring 2014)
Teaching Assistant – Engineering Service Learning
 Hosted office hours
 Instructed laboratory sessions
 Administered grades
University of California, Merced, CA (Summer 2014)
Teaching Assistant – Circuit Theory
 Hosted office hours
 Instructed laboratory sessions
 Administered grades
University of California, Merced, CA (Fall 2012)
Reader – Analog & Digital Electronics
 Hosted office hours
 Proctored exams
 Administered grades

3. COMMUNITY OUTREARCH
 Global Cardboard Challenge, CaMSP – Judge | Sonora, CA | October 11, 2014
 STEM-TRACKS Fall Intensive Workshop, CaMSP – Presenter | Stockton, CA | September 20, 2014
 ASCEND Conference, UC Merced – Speaker | Merced, CA | August 2012
 ASCEND Conference, UC Merced – Speaker | Merced, CA | August 2011
LEADERSHIP WORKSHOPS
Professional Engineering Leadership Conference
Professional Engineering Fraternity, Theta Tau
Chicago, IL | July 2011
Leadership Conference
International Social Fraternity, Kappa Sigma
Las Vegas, NV | July 2012
SKILLS
Software: Java, PSpice Circuits, R Program, MATLAB, ProEngineer (CAD), LaTex, prototyping
AWARDS/HONORS/SCHOLARSHIPS
 Community Engaged Scholarship Award (CES), UC Merced, 2014
 Distinguished Leadership Award Finalist, UC Merced, 2012
 Two time honoree Dean's List - UC Merced, School of Engineering, 2011, 2012
 Best Student Member - Professional Engineering Fraternity, Theta Tau, 2011
AFFILIATIONS/MEMBERSHIPS
Organization Position Term
American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) Member May 2015 - Current
Biomedical Engineering Society (BMES) Member
Vice President
August 2011 - May 2012
August 2012 - May 2013
UC Merced International Genetically Engineered
Machine (iGEM) Team
General Manager
Member
January 2012 - June 2012
July 2012 - October 2012
Kappa Sigma Fraternity Scholarship Chair
Secretary
Treasurer
August 2010 - May 2011
January 2011 - May 2012
August 2012 - May 2013
Professional Engineering Fraternity, Theta Tau Scholarship Chair
Professional Development Chair
Vice President
August 2011 - May 2012
August 2011 - May 2012
January 2013 - May 2013
UC Merced Bobcat Band Member August 2008 - May 2009
UC Merced Lacrosse Team Member August 2009 - May 2010
References
Available upon request.