miguel moreno

* ◆Worked in formulation design of nanomaterials for real-time disease diagnostics. * Developed drug delivery platforms with noninvasive detection properties for applications in nanoparticle drug delivery. * Contributed to the development of the sales plan of Liftware for the introduction of their new product (Level).

* Responsible for planning and conducting independent research on mechanics of nanomaterials. * Achievements: * Strategized novel investigation of nanomaterials, accomplishing acceptance of five presentations in national conferences. * Prepared manuscripts for submission to high-impact journals, and delivered weekly reports presentations to a five-scientists audience. * Mentored undergraduate students on materials modeling, performance and selection, using Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and Computer aided-design (CAD), accomplishing acceptance of their research work in national level conferences.

◆ Contribute to application identification and market evaluation for a selected patent. ◆ Propose several applications and create market analysis, presentations, and written reports.

Achievements: ◆ Led 30 undergraduate students of introduction to materials science, materials selection and performance, and materials modeling courses in discussions and laboratory sessions. ◆ Designed teaching materials to successfully increase learning experience of students in light microscopy, X-ray diffraction, metallography and sample preparation, and polymers. ◆ Prepare handouts, protocols, and deliver presentations in materials processing, Finite Element Analysis (FEA), and Molecular Dynamics (MD) simulations.

◆ Actively investigated financial aspects of several international companies on a daily basis. ◆ Participate in weekly seminars hosted by Morgan Stanley Smith Barney Senior Vice President of Global Wealth Mr. Jeffrey Won. ◆ Contributed to discussions on technical and qualitative analysis, individual equities and options. ◆ Evaluated company stocks exchange potential and presented research findings to audience of fellow interns. ◆ Gained industry insight on fundamentals of equities analysis and portfolio building.

Represented graduate students from California, Nevada, Oregon, and Alaska for two terms to the national board. Achievements: ~Empowered Latino Master's and Ph.D. STEM students by promoting opportunities through the annual SHPE Regional Leadership Development Conference, and creating awareness of higher education to undergraduate students.

* Commercialized polymeric materials in the footwear industry. * Achievements: * Planned marketing strategies and delivered technical presentations of products and technologies, increasing sells growth in 35%. * Analyzed market and industry trends to develop creative selling plans to retain customers and incorporate new clients. * Initiated import/export operations of products between Colombia and Venezuela achieving 45% sells growth. * Motivated 5 people to work proactively as a team.

Got exposed to a “real world” business education taught by successful entrepreneurs in the Sacramento and San Francisco area. ~Received mentorship and technical support from a Board of Directors composed of local business and academic leaders, successful entrepreneurs, and service providers . ~Had the opportunity to develop and refine a business plan that was presented to the business community in Sacramento area. ~Accessed to a network of over 500 successful alumni and entrepreneurs. ~Received the "Best Oral Presentation", and the "Best Overall Business Plan and Most Likely to be Funded" awards for our work on The Rising Tribe business plan.

Trained in an intensive program tailored to engineers to improve decision-making and planning skills

Achievements: Founding board Materials Research Society University Chapter Activities and Societies: Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers Materials Research Society University Chapter Sigma Xi, The Scientific Research Society

Dissertation titled “Formulation and characterization of a polymeric adhesive, and plant design for its fabrication”, 2005. Dissertation Grade 3.84/4. Activities and Societies: Colombian Association of Chemical Engineers