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PORTFOLIO // 2026

Biomedical engineer

SANTIAGO
PROANO

MECHATRONIC & BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING
ROBOTICS · MEDICAL DEVICES · RESEARCH

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Profile

Portrait of Santiago Proaño
SP // 2026BIOMEDICAL + MECHATRONICS

CONTACT

saproanopa@gmail.com

ABOUT

I engineer practical solutions at the intersection of mechatronics and healthcare.

I hold a B.S. in Mechatronics Engineering from Universidad Internacional del Ecuador and an M.S. in Biomedical Engineering from the University of New Haven. My multidisciplinary background spans system design, controls, prototyping, 3D printing, testing, and signal processing. Through biomedical research, I work across the full development cycle from concept and experimentation to implementation turning complex challenges into thoughtful, practical technologies. I am seeking opportunities in medical devices, biomedical R&D, product development, and engineering innovation where I can help create systems that improve patient care and quality of life.

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Areas of focus

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Mechatronics

Mechanical, electrical, and automation engineering for integrated systems.

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Biomedical engineering

Instrumentation, device testing, biosensors, and applied biomedical research.

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Embedded systems

Signal acquisition, electromechanical control, and experimental prototypes.

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Background

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

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Student Teaching Assistant III–BME

University of New Haven · West Haven, CT

  • Support biomedical research through data collection, analysis, and technical laboratory assistance.
  • Design and fabricate mechatronic devices supporting experiments and laboratory equipment improvements.
  • Train students in 3D printing, CAD design, and biomedical prototype development.
  • Collaborate with faculty and students to implement innovative laboratory engineering solutions.
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Vice President, Biomedical Engineering Society

University of New Haven · West Haven, CT

  • Establish biomedical industry partnerships and manage career events, organizational budgets, and LinkedIn engagement.
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IT Support Specialist – Conference Services

University of New Haven · West Haven, CT

  • Configured audiovisual and IT equipment and provided on-site conference technical support.
  • Resolved live technical issues, minimizing disruptions and ensuring reliable event operations.
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Workshop Manager

Coeconst S.A. · Quito, Ecuador

  • Evaluated and troubleshot construction machinery and electromechanical equipment for commercial applications.
  • Advised customers on equipment selection, operation, specifications, and technical requirements.
  • Coordinated equipment maintenance, spare parts, and post-sales support across technical teams.
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Technical Advisor

Codetec · Quito, Ecuador

  • Diagnosed mechanical, electrical, and control-system failures in construction machinery and equipment.
  • Performed preventive and corrective maintenance supporting equipment reliability and operational performance.
  • Provided technical guidance on equipment operation, maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting procedures.
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Selected work

FEATURED PROJECTS

Process, decisions,
and measurable outcomes.

01Research visual for Feeding Tube Fouling Characterization
Biomedical research2026

Feeding Tube Fouling Characterization

Co-authored ASAIO Journal research showing that a 3 wt% silica nanoparticle coating reduced feeding-tube surface fouling by 78% after formula flow.

Silica nanoparticlesFeeding tubesSurface characterizationData analysis
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DRAG TO ROTATE · SCROLL TO ZOOM
Biomedical prototyping2026

Microfluidic Device for Nanoparticle Formulation

An active research project developing a resin-printed microfluidic platform for controlled nanoparticle formulation and experimental testing.

CADResin 3D printingMicrofluidicsExperimental testing
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03Research visual for EMG-Controlled Prosthetic Robotic Hand
Biosignals & prosthetics2026

EMG-Controlled Prosthetic Robotic Hand

A low-cost, tendon-driven robotic hand that uses surface EMG, Arduino acquisition, and MATLAB signal processing to detect muscle contractions and control five servo-actuated fingers.

Surface EMGMATLABArduinoSignal processing3D printing
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04Research visual for 4-DOF Robotic Cocktail System
Robotics & automation2026

4-DOF Robotic Cocktail System

A four-degree-of-freedom robotic cocktail platform combining mechanical design, coordinated motion control, and a custom Bluetooth mobile interface.

4-DOF roboticsBluetoothMobile interfaceMotion controlMechanical design
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05Research visual for Automated Color Classification Storage System
Industrial automation2024

Automated Color Classification Storage System

My undergraduate mechatronics thesis: a low-cost automated storage system that classified red, blue, and white objects with up to 98% accuracy under controlled lighting.

PLCESP32Color sensingCartesian roboticsPneumaticsHMI
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CONTACT / 05

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worth solving?

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