PHILIP Y. PAIK
pyp@apcub.duke.edu

Permanent Address
14606 Jovet Ct.
Centreville, VA 20120
(703) 817-1511
Campus Address
P.O. Box 98758
Durham, NC 27708
(919) 286-9481

EDUCATION

Duke University, School of Engineering, Durham, NC
Major: Biomedical Engineering & Electrical Engineering
Academic Year: Class of '01
GPA: 3.661/4.000

Coursework: Microprocessor Design, PIC Microcontroller Design, Medical Instrumentation Design, Intro and Intermediate Biomechanics, Advanced General Chemistry, Genetics/Cell Biology, Intro to Electrobiology, Introduction to Biomaterials, Intro to Electrical Circuits, Linear System Theory, Organic Chemistry, Scientific Writing

Future Coursework (Spring, 2001) : Computer Architecture Design, Thermodynamics, Transistor Theory Honors: Dean's List with Distinction: Fall 1997, Spring 1998, Fall 1999

WORK/RESEARCH EXPERIENCE

Levine Science Research Center, Department of Biomedical Engineering, January 2000 - present
* Worked with Dr. Lori Setton (919-684-4488) in an independent study / summer internship
* Studied the effects of dynamic compression on intervertebral disc cells on the transcriptional level
* Improvement of competitive PCR protocols

DevilTek, Duke University, founded May 6, 1999 - present
* Partner and co-founder of an on-campus student-run computer services (creating systems)
* Licensed business and service to serve the Duke Community

US Geological Survey, USGS National Center, 12201 Sunrise Valley Drive Reston, VA 20192, Summer 1999
* Water Resources Division webmaster and computer technician
* Worked under John Schefter (703-648-6800) and Linda Friedman (703-648- 5051)

Food and Drug Administration, Center for Devices and Radiological Health, Rockville, MD, June - Dec, 1996
* 30 hours/week June-August, 1996; 12 hours/week September-December 1996
* Mentorship Program with Dr. Rosalie K. Elespuru, Ph.D (301-443-0566)
* Studied the genotoxic effects of the bioregulator nitric oxide by designing experiments using E. coli strains.
* Gained knowledge of lab procedures pertaining to cell growth and mutagenic systems.

Duke Music Library, Desk Assistant, Durham, NC, Fall 1998, Fall 1999
* 10-12 hours a week
* Computer Technician

ACTIVITIES

Devilnet Web Designer - Web pages for projects on Duke's student-run web site, 1997-1998
DevilTek - Founder and partner of a student-run computer service/repair for Duke University, 1998-present

SKILLS

Software: UNIX, LINUX, X-Windows Systems, DOS, Windows, PSPICE, LATEX, MAPLE V, MatLab, Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Premiere, HTML, Macromedia Dreamweaver, Macromedia Fireworks, Macromedia Flash Hardware: Building computers, Networking, Upgrading existing systems/networks

   
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