John Robert Waldeisen

John Waldeisen, a rising senior and native of the State College area, is majoring in Engineering Science and Mechanics and plans to complete minors in Bioengineering and Economics. A member of Huang Lab since March 2006, John is researching his honors thesis in 1) the structural transformations of chemical and biological polymeric sensors and 2) the downstream separation of microfluidic droplets. His past research experiences include stints at Harvard University and the PSU Applied Research Laboratory. He plans to attend graduate school in neurology/neuroscience and hopes to investigate how neuron development and functionality affect cognitive ability, human experience, spiritualism, religion, and physical wellbeing. John looks forward to his time in PSU BioNEMS lab, graduate school, and the many directions life will lead.

Past Research Accomplishments Include: 1) Devised Techniques to Characterize Molecular Transport within a Microfluidic Device 2) Investigated the Feasibility and Industrial Employment of Laser Machining, Laser-Assisted Machining, and Hybrid Laser Machining of Titanium Alloy (Ti-6Al-4V)

1. Computer Aided Simulation of the Structural Transformations of Nanoporous Polymer Photonic Band Gap Structure-based Chemical/Biological Sensors
2. Downstream Separation of Microfluidic Emulsions/Droplets via Light Actuation of a TiO₂ Coated Substrate.

2003 - 2007
The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA
B.S. in Engineering Science and Mechanics
Minors: Bioengineering and Economics

February 2006 – Present
Senior Thesis Research
Nano-MEMS Laboratory, Department of Engineering Science and Mechanics, The Pennsylvania State University

June 2006 – August 2006
Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU)
George Whitesides Laboratory, Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology, Harvard University

May 2005 – August 2005
Research Intern
Laser Processing Division, Applied Research Laboratory (ARL), The Pennsylvania State University

May 2004 – August 2004
Lab/Software Technician Intern
Construction Materials Testing Laboratories, Inc. (CMT Labs), State College, PA

2006 – 2007
Penn State University Society of Distinguished Alumni Award

2006 – 2007
Kearns-McNitt Engineering Science and Mechanics Award

2005 – 2007
Wyeth Pharmaceuticals Soozie Courter Sharing a Brighter Tomorrow Scholarship

2004 – 2007
Lyle and Virginia Coffey Scholar in Engineering Science and Mechanics

2004 – 2007
Schreyer’s Honors College Scholar

2003 – 2007
William and Wyllis Leonhard Engineering Honors Scholar

2003 – 2007
Dean’s List

2006
Engineer-In-Training, passed the Fundamentals of Engineering Exam

2005
Tau Beta Pi National Engineering Honor Society

2003
National Society of Collegiate Scholars (NSCS)

1. Huang, T. J. & Waldeisen, J. R. “Priority Paper Evaluation: Biologically Inspired Energy: Harnessing Molecular Functionality towards Nanosystematic Design.” Nanomedicine. 1(3). (2006).
2. Hsiao, V., Waldeisen, J., Lloyd, P., Bunning, T., & Huang, T. “Nanoporous Grating-Based Optical Biosensors.” Article to be submitted to Nano Letters. (2006).
3. Waldeisen, J., Hsiao, V., Maskaly, K., & Huang, T. “Simulation of the Structural Transformations of a Nanoporous Polymer Photonic Band Gap Structure-Based Chemical Sensor.” Article to be submitted to Sensors and Actuators B: Chemical. Elsevier Science. (2006)

2004 – 2007
Coaches versus Cancer Pool Party Director and Sponsorship Committee Member

2005 – 2007
President of the Society of Engineering Science (2005-2007) Actively recruit prospective high school graduates, build continuity within the student body, speaker at ESM Centennial Dinner, departmental functions, and monthly faculty meetings

2004 – 2005
Engineering Science Undergraduate Student Council Treasurer

2004 – 2007
Engineering Mentorship Program participant; assisting freshman engineers

2003 – 2007
Member of the Engineering House, Public Relations Committee

Department of Engineering Science and Mechanics
The Pennsylvania State University
212 Earth-Engineering Sciences Building
University Park, PA 16802-6812
Office: (814) 865-0661
E-mail: jrw341@psu.edu

John's Resume