Daniel Gehrke
About Daniel Gehrke
Daniel Gehrke is a biomedical engineer with extensive experience in hardware and software development, currently working at NovaScan in Chicago. He has previously held positions at HeartSupport, Intuitive, and the University of Illinois Chicago, focusing on various aspects of biomedical engineering and research.
Work at NovaScan
Daniel Gehrke has been employed at NovaScan as a Biomedical Engineer since 2021. His role involves hardware development and validation, software tool development, and participation in IRB clinical studies. He continues to contribute to the advancement of biomedical engineering projects within the organization, focusing on innovative solutions in the field.
Previous Experience in Biomedical Engineering
Prior to his current position, Daniel worked at Intuitive from 2019 to 2020 in Chicago, Illinois, where he was involved in interdisciplinary design. He also served as Team Lead at HeartSupport for 4 months in 2018, focusing on SupportWall. His experience includes lab-based testing and quantitative analysis of fluid and particle dynamics in human spine CSF flow surrogate models.
Educational Background
Daniel Gehrke studied Bioengineering at the University of Illinois at Chicago, earning a Bachelor of Engineering - BS from 2018 to 2020. He also completed an Associate's degree in Engineering Science at Waubonsee Community College from 2010 to 2017. His foundational education includes a high school diploma from Morris Community High School, where he studied from 2005 to 2009.
Research Experience
Daniel participated in the National Science Foundation Research Experience for Undergraduates at the University of Illinois Chicago from 2018 to 2020. This two-year program allowed him to engage in research activities that enhanced his understanding of biomedical engineering principles and practices.
Prototyping and Development Projects
Daniel has experience in prototyping various biomedical devices, including anatomical in vitro benchtop models, a robotic thumb for a replacement hand prosthetic, a Smart Dental Implant, and a Smart Glove for Surgical Applications. He has also developed Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) for several projects, including a Wearable Bio-Impedance Detector and a Covid-19 remote monitoring system.