Mercy Sem Reebath Askinas

Conducted experimental research on respiratory biomechanics using physiological and motion-capture measurements. Developed MATLAB-based workflows for respiratory-volume estimation and applied signal-processing techniques to respiratory and phonatory signals. Documented methods and results in an IEEE-format research manuscript.

Performed preventive maintenance, calibration, testing and operational verification of biomedical equipment across clinical departments. Supported troubleshooting and technical evaluation of diagnostic, therapeutic and critical-care equipment, including CT, MRI, X-ray, ultrasound, Cath Lab and operating-room systems. Maintained technical documentation, maintenance records and equipment verification records while working with clinical and technical teams.

Supported healthcare engineering projects involving medical gas pipeline systems. Conducted product presentations and technical discussions with healthcare professionals, coordinated customer requirements and provided after-sales technical support. Developed practical experience in healthcare technology, customer communication and medical gas systems.

Gained hands-on experience in electronic circuit design, PCB layout, hardware prototyping, and soldering through practical engineering projects. Applied PCB design principles focusing on low-power operation, manufacturability, and signal integrity. Developed practical skills in electronics, hardware implementation, and system integration, with applications relevant to biomedical instrumentation and sensing technologies.

Completed hands-on hardware and software engineering training alongside my Bachelor’s project, Virtual Safety Training System Using Machine Learning. Developed a real-time computer-vision system for exercise repetition counting and human movement analysis using Python, machine learning, and OpenPose. Applied the technology to biomedical and rehabilitation applications; received a Best Paper Award for the project.

Gained hands-on experience in biomedical equipment installation, functional testing, calibration, and preventive maintenance. Supported biomedical engineers in troubleshooting, equipment performance evaluation, and clinical end-user support. Developed practical knowledge of medical-device safety, reliability, and lifecycle management in clinical environments.

Supported biomedical equipment maintenance and operational readiness across hospital departments. Assisted with preventive maintenance, reliability checks, and emergency technical support in clinical environments. Gained practical knowledge of clinical engineering and medical equipment reliability.

Hands-on experience in installation, calibration, troubleshooting, and maintenance of biomedical and electronic medical equipment. Gained practical knowledge of equipment reliability, medical-device lifecycle, and regulatory requirements. Developed skills relevant to medical-device technology and clinical engineering.

M.Sc. Biomedical Engineering with a focus on medical technology, biomedical research and engineering analysis. Research focus: respiratory biomechanics, 3D motion capture, MATLAB-based signal processing and computational analysis. Master’s thesis: Parylene C protective interlayers for ALD coating of heat-sensitive electrospun polymer scaffolds.

Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Engineering with a foundation in biomedical instrumentation, medical imaging, electrical and electronic measurements, digital signal processing, and healthcare technology. Developed biomedical engineering projects involving machine learning, computer vision, and human movement analysis, including a project that received a Best Paper Award.