Maria Runa
About Maria Runa
Maria Runa is a Senior Associate at Exponent, where she has worked since 2018. She holds a Doctor of Philosophy from Rush University and has extensive experience in biomedical engineering research.
Work at Exponent
Maria Runa has been a Senior Associate at Exponent since 2018. In this role, she applies her extensive research background and expertise in biomedical engineering to various projects. Prior to her current position, she worked as an Associate at Exponent from 2016 to 2018, where she contributed to research initiatives and collaborated with multidisciplinary teams.
Education and Expertise
Maria Runa holds a Doctor of Philosophy degree, which she obtained from Rush University from 2013 to 2015. She completed her doctoral studies at Universidade do Minho, where she earned her PhD from 2011 to 2016. Additionally, she holds a Master's degree from Universidade do Minho, completed between 2008 and 2010, and a Bachelor's degree from Universidade da Beira Interior, obtained from 2005 to 2008. Her educational background is focused on biomedical engineering.
Background
Maria Runa has a diverse professional background in biomedical engineering. She worked as a PhD Research Assistant at Rush University Medical Center and the University of Illinois at Chicago from 2013 to 2016. Earlier, she served as an MSc Researcher in Biomedical Engineering at Universidade do Minho in 2009 and at Rush University Medical Center in 2010. Her experience spans both academic and research settings, contributing to her expertise in the field.
Research Experience
Maria Runa's research experience includes significant roles at various institutions. She worked as a PhD Research Assistant at both Rush University Medical Center and the University of Illinois at Chicago from 2013 to 2016. Additionally, she was involved in research at Universidade do Minho as a PhD Researcher from 2011 to 2016 and as an MSc Researcher in 2009. This extensive research background has equipped her with valuable skills in biomedical engineering.