This document is a resume for Gaurav Gandhi, a Biomedical Engineer with over 3 years of experience in research and development. He has a Master's degree in Biomedical Engineering from Drexel University and is currently working on developing medical devices at Artann Labs, including an ultrasonometer for skeletal assessment and a method for enhancing brain drug delivery using acoustic techniques. He is proficient in various engineering and programming skills and seeks opportunities in the medical device industry.

1. GAURAV GANDHI
2517 Dunksferry Road, Apt M-107 gauravcgandhi@gmail.com
Bensalem, PA-19020 Mobile: 267-252-7708
OBJECTIVE
I am a Biomedical Engineer with more than 3 years of R&D experience. I am looking for career opportunities in medical
device industry. I want to work in a fast paced and result oriented environment where, I can contribute to the organization and
at the same time continue my quest of knowledge.
EDUCATION
 Masters of Science, Biomedical Engineering (2006-2009)
Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA – 19104, GPA – 3.6
 Bachelor of Technology, Bioengineering (2002-2006)
Shanmugha Arts, Science, Technology and Research Academy, India, GPA – 3.6
SKILL SET
 Techniques – Transducer design and characterization, Hydrophone calibration (Upto 100 MHz, Using TDS,
TGFA and Time Reversal Acoustic (TRA)), Acoustic Measurements using PVDF membrane/Needle
hydrophone and Optical Fibers, Non Destructive Testing(NDT) using TRA to detect different mechanical
defects, Characterize electro mechanical devices using Laser Vibrometer.
 Instruments – Network Analyzer, Function Generator, Power Amplifier, Spectrum Analyzer, SonoSite’s
Handheld Ultrasound Imaging system, HIFU systems, Polytec Laser Vibrometer.
 Languages
Software - Matlab, AutoCAD, Labview, Image J, MSOffice
 Operating System – Windows (2000/XP/VISTA)
 FDA protocols and 510K development, Phase II and Phase III proposals for devices.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Artann Labs
Biomedical Engineer (April 2009-Present)
 Currently working on development of Scanning Ultrasonometer for assessment of skeletal system.
- Responsible for design validation/verification, assembling and characterization of sonometer system for
diagnosis of Osteoporosis/Osteopenia and other skeletal system conditions according to physician’s demands
and ergonomics.
- Development of a comprehensive testing protocol for the system, with understanding of acoustics and its
biological implications.
- Worked with the regulatory team to prepare the system for IRB and subsequent clinical trials.
 Development of a novel NDT technique for Friction Stirred Weld using Nonlinear Time Reversal
Acoustics.
 Working on the project regarding development of a methodology to enhance brain drug delivery using Time
Reversal Acoustics. The Project involves understanding of acoustic propagation through skull, transducer
design and characterization. Involved in development of in-house hydrophone and its calibration for the
desired frequency using TRA.
 Experience in writing funding grants of advanced Phase III NASA grants.
Drexel University, Philadelphia, Pa
School of Biomedical Engineering Science and Health System, (Jan 2007-March 2009)
Research Assistant
 Determination of phase characteristics for PVDF membrane hydrophones in the frequency range 1-100 MHz
using nonlinear acoustics approach.
 Obtain the Acoustic, Pressure Time waveform generated by a HIFU source and a Needle or Sonora/Marconi
Hydrophone.
 Simulation of nonlinear field generated by a HIFU source, using the JW model on MathCAD and FORTRAN, to
model the pressure time waveform considering similar boundary conditions as used for measurement.
 Calibration of the measurements with respect to the model and.
 Calibration verification using PiezoCAD to simulate the response of a hydrophone with specified boundary
conditions.
 Signal processing and signal analysis using MATLAB.

2. School of Biomedical Engineering Science and Health System, (April – June 2008).
Student
 Conceptualized and conceived a design and project development plan for a Wireless Embedded Intracranial
Pressure Monitoring Device according to FDA regulation protocol. The device proposed would provide real
time intracranial pressure monitoring during neurological surgeries.
 Understand the hazards associated with the device, and developed its requirements and design specifications.
 Developed its 510(k) Application of FDA for the implantable device.
Hahnemann Hospital, Drexel University, (2007)
Clinical Analyst
 Keenly observed the dynamics of ICU and Emergency units of a world renowned hospital. Studied the surgeries
performed on heart and knee, and prepared reports for it.
 Presented and submitted a paper; OCR (Optical Character Recognition) Based Hospital Management
System, suggesting improvements in the management and the economics of the hospital using an auto updating
and smart OCR system.
Drexel Plasma Institute, (Oct-Dec 2006)
Research Fellow
 Designed the Plasma reactor on AutoCAD which satisfied the parameters obtained from the simulations for H 2S
dissociation using non equilibrium plasma of gliding arc tornado discharge for hydrogen extraction.
 The design for carried forward to the mechanical department for the final construction of the plasma reactor.
Drexel University, (Sep2007-March 2009)
Instructor and Teaching Assistant for Graduate Courses: Bioacoustics (Theory and Lab) & Ultrasound Imaging
 Supported students with problems regarding the course content and assigned projects.
 Conducted extra study sessions to clear the concepts of the courses for the students and supported them with the
needed materials.
 Assisted to design the course material and exercises.
Indian Institute of Chemical Technology, Hyderabad, India, (Jan-March 2006)
Summer Intern
 Biohydrogen production using anaerobic fermentation, from Industrial waste.
 Designed and conducted the experiments to record the activity of the reactor on a daily basis.
 Improved the functioning and the efficiency of the reactor by utilizing the previously obtained results of
biochemical reactions in bacterial metabolism.
 Monitored the growth and condition of the Bacteria, and took critical decisions regarding the feed and the
temperature, and documented the results for future experiments.
B.V. Patel PERD Centre, Ahmadabad, India, (May - July 2005)
Summer Term Trainee
 Protein structural modeling of check point protein - NIBRIN.
 Researched about the Protein NIBRIN, It’s functioning; it’s various physical and chemical properties.
 Predicted the three dimensional structure of the protein using Homology Modeling and Protein Threading, using
BLAST, MODELLER, and SWISS PDB.
PUBLICATIONS AND AWARDS
 “Broadband Fiber Optic Hydrophone Sensors for Sub-Millimeter Ultrasound Resolutions,” R. Gopinath, P.Arora, G.
Gandhi, L. Bansal, A.S. Daryoush, P.A. Lewin ,M. El-Sherif, MWP 2008, Gold coast, Australia, September 2008.
 Best poster award - “ Thin film metal coated Fiber Optic Hydrophone Probe,” R. Gopinath, P.Arora, G. Gandhi, A.S.
Daryoush, P.A. Lewin, M. El-Sherif, Photonics 2008, IIT Delhi, India, December 2008.
 Rupa Gopinath Minasamudram, Piyush Arora, Gaurav Gandhi, Afshin S. Daryoush, Mahmoud A. El-Sherif, and
Peter A. Lewin, "Thin film metal coated fiber optic hydrophone probe," Applied. Optics. 48, G77-G82, 2009.
ACTIVITIES & PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers IEEE, Drexel University, (Jan 2007-Jan 2008).
Treasurer
 Managed all the funds of the IEEE Drexel Chapter of Graduate Students (DIG), ranging from $8000-$10000 per
annum.
 Networked with other organizations, and worked with a team for organizing Events and Educate new students
regarding the benefits of IEEE
 Organized IEEE Technical Poster Symposium at Drexel University in March 2008, and won Star Organization
Award for the same.