Daniel Cheung, Ph.D.
About Daniel Cheung, Ph.D.
Daniel Cheung, Ph.D., is an Associate at Exponent with expertise in cardiovascular tissue engineering and 3D printing. He holds a Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering from Cornell University and has a diverse background in research and internships across several institutions.
Work at Exponent
Daniel Cheung, Ph.D., has been employed at Exponent as an Associate since 2019. His role involves applying his expertise in biomedical engineering to various projects within the company. Located in the Greater Philadelphia Area, he contributes to the development and analysis of innovative solutions in the field.
Education and Expertise
Daniel Cheung completed his Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Biomedical Engineering at Cornell University from 2013 to 2019. He also earned a Master of Science (MS) in the same field from Cornell University from 2013 to 2016. Prior to that, he obtained a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Bioengineering (Bioprocess Engineering) from Oregon State University from 2009 to 2013. His educational background provides a strong foundation in cardiovascular tissue engineering and bioprintable biomaterials.
Background
Daniel Cheung has a diverse background in research and engineering. He worked as a Visiting PhD Student at Weill Cornell Medicine for two months in 2014. His experience includes positions at the University of Washington as an Amgen Scholar and at United Therapeutics Corporation as an Advanced Intern in Tissue Engineering. He also served as a Student Database Administrator and Undergraduate Researcher at Oregon State University.
Technical Skills
Daniel Cheung is skilled in various technical areas relevant to biomedical engineering. He is proficient in using SolidWorks, Autodesk Fusion 360, and 3D printers for rapid prototyping of custom bioreactors. Additionally, he has experience in coding with MATLAB, Python, R, and FIJI/ImageJ for data acquisition and analysis. His expertise extends to large animal tissue dissection, cell isolation, and tissue culture.
Research Experience
Throughout his academic and professional career, Daniel Cheung has engaged in significant research activities. He has experience in characterizing cell phenotype and behavior within 3D hydrogel systems using various techniques, including histology and gene expression analysis. His focus on cardiovascular tissue engineering and 3D printing positions him at the forefront of advancements in bioprintable biomaterials.