John Valdovinos
- Biomechanics, cardiovascular medical devices, piezoelectric transducers
- Ph.D., Biomedical Engineering, University of California Los Angeles (UCLA), Present
- M.S., Biomedical Engineering (Bioinstrumentation), University of California Los Angeles (UCLA), 2010
- B.S., Biomedical Engineering (EE Emphasis), University of Southern California (USC), 2009
- Graduate Student Researcher - Active Materials Laboratory (2009-present) - High frequency actuated piezoelectric hydraulic pump for cardiovascular assist device
- BIOE 120 (Biomedical Transducers) Teaching Assistant - UCLA Bioengineering Department (2011, 2013) - Weekly discussions and office hours biomedical sensors, signal processing, electrocardiography, and imaging modalities
- Implantable Sensor Research and Development Intern - Medtronic Diabetes (2008-2009) - In-vitro glucose sensor testing and data analysis
- Undergraduate Research Assistant - USC Alfred Mann Institute (2008) - Signal conditioning for biomimetic tactile sensor for measuring normal and shear force
- ASAIOfyi Fellowship Recipient (2013)
- Ford Pre-doctoral Fellowship Honorable Mention (2011)
- UCLA Graduate Opportunity Fellowship (2009-2010)
- USC Order of Troy Award (2009)
- Valdovinos J, Levi DS, Williams RJ, Carman GP. Evaluating Piezoelectric Hydraulic Pumps as Drivers for Pulsatile Pediatric Ventricular Assist Devices. Journal of Intelligent Material Systems and Structures, doi:10.1177/1045389X13504476 (2013)
- Valdovinos J, Shkolyar E, Carman GP, Levi DS. Evaluation of an External Compression Device for Fontan Mechanical Assistance: In vitro Study. Artificial Organs, (accepted)
- Valdovinos J, Levi DS, Williams RJ, Carman GP. "Feasbility of using Piezohydraulic Pumps as Motors for Pediatric Ventricular Assist Devices," 3rd International Conference on Engineering Frontiers in Pediatric and Congenital Heart Disease, May 1-2, Stanford, CA.
- Valdovinos J, Levi DS, Williams RJ, Carman GP. In Vitro Evaluation of an External Compression Device for Fontan Mechanical Assistance. ASAIO 59th Annual Conference, June 12-15, Chicago, IL.
- Student Member, BMES 2012-2013
- Student Member, ASAIO 2011-2012
