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Hi, I am Nabeel

Nabeel Chowdhury

PhD in Neuroengineering and Cognitive Neuroscience at Case Western Reserve University

Innovative Neuroengineering Researcher with a decade of experience in cognitive neuroscience, specializing in sensorimotor integration and neural implants. Developed a pioneering metric for touch perception evaluation through advanced machine learning and data analysis, with research featured in major media outlets. Seeking opportunities to advance neuroengineering innovations utilizing skills in research design, statistical modeling, and AI for groundbreaking applications.

Data Science Foundations - Level 2 (V2)
Applied Data Science with Python - Level 2
Deep Learning
R Essentials
Neural Interfaces
Neuroscience
Programming
Circuit Design
Team Work

Skills

Experiences

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Case Western Reserve University

Aug 2017 - Oct 2025

Cleveland, Ohio

CWRU has the best neuroengineering department in the country and a world class faculty at the cutting edge of the neuro technology space.

Neuroengineering PhD Student

Aug 2017 - Oct 2025

Responsibilities:
  • Executed comprehensive study on touch perception and motor functions, employing implanted nerve cuff electrodes and data collection from 5 human participants.
  • Innovated a new metric for evaluating touch perception and migration by integrating machine learning models and conducting complex cluster analysis on a robust dataset collected over 12 years from a cohort of 5 participants.
  • Guided a group of 3 to 7 PhD candidates in formalizing research hypotheses and protocols, ensuring the integrity of theoretical foundations.
  • Research featured in 60 Minutes, National Geographic, and PBS.
  • Programmed custom hardware using Python to communicate between devices, MATLAB to program a neural stimulator, and C++ to minimize race conditions.
  • Managed the in-lab experiments for 5 participants, planned the implant surgery for one participant with a team of clinicians, and assisted in the implant of another 5 participants of various neural stimulation studies.
Shirley Ryan Ability Lab (Center for Bionic Medicine)

Jun 2016 - Jul 2017

Chicago, Illinois

The Shirley Ryan Ability lab is the number one rehab hospital in the country and Todd Kuiken of the Center for Bionic Medicine pioneered Targeted Muscle Reinnervation, a technique that revolutionized prosthesis control.

Biomedical Engineer I

Jun 2016 - Jul 2017

Responsibilities:
  • Programmed an embedded pattern recognition controller of 3 different liner-based EMG interfaces using C as part of a contract with a major prosthesis company which released to the market in 2023.
  • Tested the EMG interface with 3 research participants on a monthly basis to analyze the accuracy of the pattern recognition controller.
  • Created custom electrode harnesses to record EMG locally over muscles on 3 different research participants.
  • Programmed a computer vision system to track research participants separately from researchers in a waking test to automatically trigger walking state changes of an experimental leg prosthesis.
  • Collaborated with a multidisciplinary team of electrical, mechanical, biomedical, and software engineers.
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Freelance 3D Modeler

Jun 2016 - Aug 2017

Home

Worked as a freelance 3D artist on the side.

3D artist

Jun 2016 - Aug 2017

Responsibilities:
  • Received contracts to create 3D designs ranging from mechanical assemblies to video game characters, with as many as 3 contracts simultaneously.
  • Rapidly adapted to changes in design requests on a 1-2 hour cycle between requests.
  • Managed client relationships across multiple design contracts to maintain a 5 star rating
Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine

Sept 2012 - May 2016

St. Louis, Missouri

The Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine is one of the best medical schools in the country and undergraduate BME program where I earned my BS world class.

Undergraduate Research Assistant

Sept 2012 - May 2016

Responsibilities:
  • Utilized imaging software to process CT scans, assisting in preoperative assessments and implant development for craniofacial trauma and pediatric birth defects.
  • Led 3D design for a newly formed 3D printing core at the Washington University School of Medicine.
  • Created training models for tumor removal (later reported in the new) and hysterectomies as part of the 3D printing core.
  • Delivered detailed, interactive seminars demonstrating integration of CAD software and artistic methodologies for bespoke prosthetic fabrication.
  • Developed a method of using an MRI of a patient’s abdominal wall to custom print a hernia mesh later presented at a conference.
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Education

Case Western Reserve University
2017-2024
Ph.D in Biomedical Engineering
GPA: 4 out of 4
Publications:
Taken Courses:
  • Bioelectric Phenomina
  • Neural Interfaces
  • Computational Neuroscience
  • Applied Statistics for Engineers
Washington University in St. Louis
2012-2016
B.S. in Biomedical Engineering
Publications:

Projects

EMG Controlled 18 DoF Hexapod Robot
EMG Controlled 18 DoF Hexapod Robot
Lead Robotics and Software Engineer August 2021 - January 2022

Created a custom walking hexapod robot interfaced either from a phone or from EMG signals to control up to 18 degrees of freedom with custom inverse kinematics calculations.

professional hobby
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Tensorflow
Tensorflow
Developer July 2021 - Present

Use Tensorflow in python for making a EMG to force controller.

professional machine-learning academic
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Recent Posts

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Creating Git Aliases

What are Git Aliases? Git aliases, just like SSH aliases I posted about previously or any other aliases are meant to create shortened versions of commands for long or commonly used commands. Many of the aliases below are common and are listed here. Below are the aliases I use day to day. Creating Git Aliases All calls to create an alias starts with the following command git config –global alias. where the shortened command follows the period and then the command to replace follows that after a space.

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    Create a GPG Key

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      Create an SSH Key

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