Andrea Acuña, Ph.D.
About Andrea Acuña, Ph.D.
Andrea Acuña, Ph.D., is an Associate at Exponent, where she has worked since 2020. She previously held various research and internship positions at institutions such as Purdue University and The University of Arizona.
Work at Exponent
Andrea Acuña has been employed at Exponent as an Associate since 2020. In this role, she contributes to various projects and initiatives within the organization, leveraging her expertise in biomedical engineering. Exponent is known for its focus on engineering and scientific consulting, and Acuña's background aligns with the company's mission to provide technical solutions.
Education and Expertise
Andrea Acuña holds a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Biomedical/Medical Engineering from Purdue University, where she studied from 2015 to 2020. Prior to this, she earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Biomedical Engineering from the University of Arizona, completing her degree from 2011 to 2015. Her educational background provides a strong foundation in engineering principles and research methodologies.
Background
Andrea Acuña has a diverse professional background that includes various roles in research and education. She worked as a Graduate Research Assistant at Purdue University from 2015 to 2020, focusing on advanced projects in biomedical engineering. Additionally, she has experience as a Summer Engineering Robotics Camp Counselor at the University of Arizona and as a UROP Research Intern at RWTH Aachen University in Germany.
Previous Work Experience
Before her current position at Exponent, Andrea Acuña held several roles that contributed to her professional development. She served as an Undergraduate Student Researcher at the University of Arizona from 2013 to 2015, focusing on soft tissue biomechanics. She also completed a summer internship at Amgen in 2018, where she worked in Target Expression Imaging & Histopathology.
Leadership Roles
Andrea Acuña has demonstrated leadership capabilities through her involvement with the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers, where she served as La Familia Vice President from 2013 to 2014. This role allowed her to engage with the community and support initiatives aimed at promoting engineering careers among Hispanic students.