Ken Merdan
About Ken Merdan
Ken Merdan is a Sr. R&D Fellow at Boston Scientific and an Industry Advisory Board Member at the Technological Leadership Institute, University of Minnesota. He has a background in Mechanical Engineering and Management of Technology, and has led significant international initiatives and innovations in the medical device field.
Company
Ken Merdan is currently working at Boston Scientific as a Sr. R&D Fellow. He has been with Boston Scientific since 1991 and operates out of Maple Grove, MN. Ken has also been an Industry Advisory Board Member at the Technological Leadership Institute, University of Minnesota since 2016, based in Minneapolis, MN.
Title
Ken Merdan holds the title of Sr. R&D Fellow at Boston Scientific. He also serves as an Industry Advisory Board Member at the Technological Leadership Institute, University of Minnesota.
Education and Expertise
Ken Merdan studied at the University of Minnesota, earning a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (BSME) with a Design Emphasis from 1986 to 1990. He later pursued a Master of Science in Management of Technology (MSMOT) at the Technological Leadership Institute, University of Minnesota, from 2003 to 2005.
International Collaborations and Team Leadership
Ken Merdan has made significant contributions to Boston Scientific’s global presence by leading international team growth initiatives in Costa Rica. He has collaborated with physicians across Asia and Europe to drive advancements in medical device innovations. Additionally, Merdan played a key role in establishing a business incubator in China for Boston Scientific.
Innovations and Awards
Ken Merdan co-designed Minnac miniature electro-mechanical linear actuators, contributing to advancements in robotics. He secured multiple DOE SBIR awards and contracts with NASA and Korean NIST for innovative robotic designs. Merdan co-founded EnTech Industries, focusing on mobile construction equipment for lead-based paint abatement, and successfully exited the venture. He has been the recipient of the CEO Winning Spirit award twice, in 2013 and 2020, and was awarded the John Abele Science & Technology award in 2001 for his significant technological contributions.