Mina So
About Mina So
Mina So is a Systems Engineer currently employed at Acclaim Technical Services. With a strong background in biomedical engineering and extensive experience in medical imaging, she has held various positions at organizations such as Booz Allen Hamilton and the FDA.
Current Role at Acclaim Technical Services
Mina So currently works as a Systems Engineer at Acclaim Technical Services, a position she has held since 2023. Her role involves applying her expertise in medical imaging and display technology to develop and evaluate imaging systems and interfaces. The position is based in Reston, Virginia, and requires a strong understanding of engineering principles and advanced programming skills.
Previous Experience at Booz Allen Hamilton
Mina So has significant experience at Booz Allen Hamilton, where she served as Lead Scientist from 2021 to 2022 and later as Senior Lead Scientist from 2022 to 2023. During her time in McLean, Virginia, she contributed to various projects that leveraged her knowledge in medical imaging and engineering. Her roles involved leading scientific initiatives and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.
Experience at the FDA
Mina So worked at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in various capacities. She was an ORISE Post-Doctoral Research Fellow from 2017 to 2018 and a Biomedical Engineer Lead Reviewer from 2018 to 2021. Additionally, she served as an ORISE Research Fellow from 2010 to 2012 and as an Undergraduate Research Assistant in 2010. Her tenure at the FDA involved reviewing biomedical devices and conducting research that informed regulatory decisions.
Education and Expertise
Mina So holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Bioengineering from the University of Maryland, where she was a Fischell Fellow from 2012 to 2017. She also earned a Master of Science and Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from The George Washington University from 2006 to 2011. Her academic background is complemented by expertise in small-angle x-ray scattering, coherent scattering imaging, and advanced programming in MATLAB, Python, and R.
Technical Skills and Specializations
Mina So possesses advanced technical skills relevant to her field. She has proficiency in using Verilog and Cadence P-Spice for hardware description and electronic circuit simulation. Her experience with psychophysics and observer studies enhances her understanding of human perception in imaging technologies. Additionally, her knowledge of display technology is crucial for developing and evaluating imaging systems.