About Me
Learn about my Journey to the US🇺🇸
Motivation
What is the difference between the mind and the brain?
The ongoing debate about the mind-body problem highlights just how little we know about the human brain. Despite all our technological advancements, we’re still far from answering some of the most fundamental questions.
My own curiosity has led me to explore how basic sensory-motor activities are decoded in the brain, with the ultimate goal of curing blindness through neural engineering.
While this goal may seem distant now, I invite you to join me on this journey as we delve into the wonders of science.
Resume
As of August 2024
Education
BSc Biomedical Engineering
May 2026
University of Florida, Gainesville, FL
- Honors Program
- Focus in Neural Engineering
Research Experience
Undergraduate Research Assistant
August 2023 - Present
Brain Mapping Lab, University of Florida, Gainesville
- Conducts neural data analysis from BCIs in Tourette syndrome patients during and post-surgery
- Developes a machine learning algorithm for automated detection of motor and vocal tics
Research Intern
June 2024 - August 2024
Princeton University, Princeton, NJ
- Computational analysis of FlyWire Connectome data to uncover visual system neural computation in Drosophila
- Mapped functional data to neural circuits, improving sensory processing insights
Research and Development Intern
January 2023 – December 2023
American Society of Pharmacognosy, University of Florida, Gainesville
- Screened and identified new terpene synthase functions, advancing biotech applications
- Conducted molecular docking and mutations of proteins to characterize enzymatic activity
- Co-authored two published research papers
INVOLVEMENT & SERVICE
Product Design
August 2023 – Present
Generational Relief in Prosthetics, University of Florida | Gainesville, FL
- Designed and optimized the “Unlimbited” prosthetic arm using SolidWorks
- 3D printed and conducted non-destructive testing on the prosthetic arm
Undergraduate Teaching Assistant
August 2023 – December 2023
Secrets of Alchemy, University of Florida | Gainesville, FL
- Graded lab reports and provide helpful feedback
- Held office hours to a class of 60 students
- Assisted instructor in preparing the lab, supporting students during lab, and cleaning up after
Resident Assistant
August 2023 – Present
Housing and Residential Life, University of Florida | Gainesville, FL
- Administered mentorship to international students to ensure VISA status management
- Planned events to facilitate international students’ involvement on campus
Director of International Students Affairs
August 2022 – May 2024
Student Government, University of Florida | Gainesville, FL
- Administered mentorship to international students to ensure VISA status management
- Planned events to facilitate international students’ involvement on campus
Awards
As of August 2024
University Scholars Program
$1750 research stipend for my work in the Brain Mapping Lab. I develop a ML algorithm for automation of tic detection
UF Hamilton Center Society Fellow
$2,500 stipend and a funded trip to Oxford and Cambridge University
Certificate of Outstanding Merit
from the College of Engineering in recognition of my work as an international student
American Society of Pharmacognosy
$5000 research stipend in support of my work at the Rudolf Lab working on natural products synthesis
Research Projects
As of August 2024
- All
- Ongoing
- Completed
- Publications-Posters
Let's get Personal 😊
Learn about my hobbies and interests!
1. How do I spend my free time??
Aside watching brain videos, I play soccer and watch the Premiere League(Manchester United Fan here!).
2. What is my secrete talent?
Singing, a lot of Coldplay!
3. Fav Movie or Seires?
It's gotta be The Office! Fav movie is hard to pick but i'll choose the "before" triology
4. How do I wind down after a long day?
Running and debating philosophical ideas with friends
5. Fun fact most people don't know about me?
I am the worst African dancer
Let's Work Together 🤝
oseimelvin@gmail.com