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'''University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee''' | '''University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee''' | ||
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| − | Anticipated Graduation Date ( | + | Anticipated Graduation Date (PhD): Spring 2017 |
'''University Innovation Training Cohort:''' Spring 2014 | '''University Innovation Training Cohort:''' Spring 2014 | ||
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*NCAA Division 1 Cross Country and Track Athlete (2008-2012) | *NCAA Division 1 Cross Country and Track Athlete (2008-2012) | ||
| − | *Small business owner: [http://www.isopointtechnologies.com Isopoint Technologies LLC] | + | *Small business owner: [http://www.isopointtechnologies.com Isopoint Technologies LLC], [http://www.alphacore.solutions/ AlphaCore Solutions] |
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Revision as of 17:51, 6 September 2016
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Contents
Overview
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
PhD Candidate - Mechanical Engineering
Anticipated Graduation Date (PhD): Spring 2017
University Innovation Training Cohort: Spring 2014
Personal
- NCAA Division 1 Cross Country and Track Athlete (2008-2012)
- Small business owner: Isopoint Technologies LLC, AlphaCore Solutions
Academic
Graduate Research Assistant
University of Wisconsin Milwaukee Advanced Manufacturing and Design Laboratory (AMDL)
University Innovation Fellow Candidate Spring 2014
- Campus Efforts:
- 3DS Springboard Organizer
- TEDx UW-Milwaukee contributor
- President Student Entrepreneur and Startup Organization
- Makerspace development: UWM Creative Commons
Personal
Founder of the microfluidic technology company commercializing the electrostatic particle trap (E-Trap) under patent US 8,465,967.
- E-Trap uses electrostatic charge to isolate particles, much like restraining a particle within a fenced-in area.
- E-Trap offers a solution to researchers enabling them to trap both micro-and nano-scale particles, providing cost- and time-savings, as well as better sample preservation over current technologies.
- Collaborating with prominent university researchers and entities.
- Contact: francis@isopointtechnologies.com
Awards:
- Milwaukee Business Journal Junior Eureka Award
- New Venture Business Plan Competition Grand Prize Winner
- UWM Student Startup Challenge Winner
- 2nd Place UWM Collegiate Entrepreneurs' Organization Elevator Pitch Competition
