UWF Microneedle
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Jayden Spiess
My name is Jayden Spiess. I am a senior mechanical engineering student with a minor in chemistry at the University of West Florida. I originally began my engineering career with a focus on automotive and manufacturing, from participating on UWF's SAE BAJA team, and working for Toyota as an engineering co-op. I have shifted my focus to biomedical application to expose myself to a different engineering discipline. I am particularly interested in chemistry, and hope to learn more about the chemical properties of hydrogels, as well as learn more about microneedles and other biomedical devices.
Amanda Serger
My name is Amanda Serger, and I am a sophomore mechanical engineering student at the University of West Florida. Some of my interests include biomedical applications in engineering, and I hope to someday work in this field. Thus, the microneedle team offers applicable research for my interests.
Jaden Langford
My name is Jaden Langford, I am a senior Mechanical Engineering major from Huntsville, AL, and I am a returning member to the UWF micro-needle research team. I have been fortunate enough to work at Intuitive Research in Huntsville, Alabama on their engineering and design team for the Summer of 2022 and 2023. I was able to take my experiences with the micro needle team and use them as an intern for Intuitive. I also play on the UWF basketball team which has allowed me many educational and networking opportunities to grow my career in engineering.
Zachary Herman
My name is Zachary Herman. I am a Senior Mechanical Engineering student at UWF and I am 30 years old. I'm a volunteer at the Pensacola Humane Society and Keep Pensacola Beautiful. I have been a Northwest Florida resident all my life, and want to use my degree to give back to our community. I have always been fascinated by how things work and I am especially interested in the biomedical field of engineering and am excited to showcase my skills in the makers' faire.
Maher Amer
Dr. Maher Amer holds a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from Washington State University with a focus on bio-medical devices and bio-manufacturing. After his Ph.D., he worked in the Dermatology Department at the University of Pittsburgh, developing medical devices for cutaneous drug delivery such as microneedle arrays and microparticles. His work involves utilizing 3D printing and additive manufacturing to fabricate complex medical device solutions. Before his Ph.D., he earned an M.S. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Alabama at Birmingham. He also earned an M.T.M (Master’s in Technology Management) from Southeast Missouri State University. He earned his B.S. in Mechanical engineering from The American University in Cairo. At UWF, Dr. Maher Amer teaches Machine Design and Engineering Statistics. He is involved in the NASA Rover and Microneedles Arrays for Drug Delivery student projects.