Resume

• 2013

  Texas A&M University

  Fellow

  Michael E. DeBakey Institute

  Texas A&M University

  Graduate Student Travel Grant

  CVM Graduate Student Association

  Texas A&M University

  International Education Fee Scholarship

  Texas A&M University

  Graduate Merit Scholarship

  2001- 2002

  Mechanical Engineering

  Texas A&M University

  John R. Pappenheimer Postdoctoral Travel Award

  The Microcirculatory Society

• 2010

  Michael E. DeBakey Institute

  Texas A&M University

  Michael E. DeBakey Institute

  Texas A&M University

• 2008

  •\tPlanned and established new research lab using rat intestinal model to study intestinal interstitial fluid balance \n•\tSuccessfully developed interdisciplinary team of engineers

  physiologists

  and molecular biologist \n•\tActively collaborated with clinicians to develop translational tools to monitor edema in trauma patients\n•\tDeveloped and validated the novel approaches to study adaptation of lymphatic vessel\n•\tRecognizing the value and future demand

  developed expertise neglected classical measurement techniques

  Michael E. DeBakey Institute

  Texas A&M University

• 2006

  •\tTrained graduate team leaders and high school teachers in team dynamics and management\n•\tDeveloped and successfully implemented strategies for retention of students in science

  technology

  engineering

  and mathematics (over 50 undergraduates went to graduate or medical school)\n•\tDeveloped and successfully implemented National Summer Research Experience programs for undergraduate students and school teachers funded by NIH and NSF (>$3MM)

  Michael E. DeBakey Institute

  Texas A&M University

• 2004

  Texas A&M University

  •\tPlanned and established research lab using batwing model for noninvasive microvascular studies\n•\tDeveloped a novel mathematical model to predict optimal treatment for edema\n•\tDeveloped novel noninvasive techniques to measure interstitial fluid balance parameters\n•\tPlanned and executed animal experiments to evaluate modeling predictions and treatment options\n•\tRetrieved and analyzed published data from scientific journals to validate mathematical predictions

  Physiology & Pharmacology

  Texas A&M University

  •\tLed 22 multidisciplinary teams of undergraduates (total 68) while maintaining high research productivity\n•\tTaught cardiovascular physiology and trained undergraduates to conduct microvascular research

  Michael E. DeBakey Institute

  Texas A&M University

  Academic Excellence Award

  Texas A&M University

  The Microcirculatory Society Award for Excellence in Lymphatic Research

  The Microcirculatory Society

  Postdoctoral Fellowship

  The American Heart Association

  Graduate Merit Scholarship

  2005-2008

  Physiology and Pharmacology

  Texas A&M University

  Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)

  Biomedical Sciences

• 2000

  Extensive training in Engineering and Biomedical Sciences with experience leading multidisciplinary teams

  project management

  conflict resolution and team building

  systems modeling

  animal experimentation

  data analysis and interpretation

  scientific writing and reviewing.

  Ranjeet

  Dongaonkar

  Mechanical Engineering

  Texas A&M University

  •\tDeveloped and implemented a novel haptic telerobotic interface to minimize error and increase efficiency \n•\tOptimized feedback algorithms for kinematic conditioning and motion restrictions of the slave manipulator

  Mechanical Engineering

  Texas A&M University

  Master of Science (M.S.)

  Mechanical Engineering

  Texas A&M University

• 1994

  Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.)

  Production Engineering

  SGGS College of Engineering & Technology

• C

  Fluorescence Microscopy

  Mathematical Modeling

  Mathematica

  Optical Microscopy

  JavaScript

  Labview

  SigmaPlot

  Experimentation

  Microsoft Publisher

  Simulink

  Microscopy

  Microsoft Office

  Systems Modeling

  Matlab

  Tissue Engineering

  Evaluation of gravimetric techniques to estimate the microvascular filtration coefficient

  Authors: Dongaonkar RM

  Laine GA

  Stewart RH

  Quick CM.

  Evaluation of gravimetric techniques to estimate the microvascular filtration coefficient

  Authors: Quick CM

  Venugopal AM

  Dongaonkar RM

  Laine GA

  Stewart RH.

  First-order approximation for the pressure-flow relationship of spontaneously contracting lymphangions

  Authors: Dongaonkar RM

  Stewart RH

  Quick CM

  Uray KL

  Cox Jr CS

  Laine GA.

  Time Course of Myocardial Interstitial Edema Resolution and Associated Left Ventricular Dysfunction

  Authors: Dongaonkar RM

  Laine GA

  Stewart RH

  Quick CM.

  Balance point characterization of interstitial fluid volume regulation

  Authors: Venugopal AM

  Stewart RH

  Laine GA

  Dongaonkar RM

  Quick CM.

  Lymphangion coordination minimally affects mean flow in lymphatic vessels

  Authors: Dongaonkar RM

  Quick CM

  Stewart RH

  Drake RE

  Cox CS Jr

  Laine GA.

  Edemagenic gain and interstitial fluid volume regulation

  Authors: Dongaonkar RM

  Quick CM

  Vo JC

  Meisner JK

  Laine GA

  Davis MJ

  Stewart RH.

  Blood flow augmentation by intrinsic venular contraction in vivo

  Authors: Dongaonkar RM

  Stewart RH

  Laine GA

  Davis MJ

  Zawieja DC

  Quick CM.

  Venomotion modulates lymphatic pumping in the bat wing

  Authors: Dongaonkar RM

  Stewart RH

  Geissler HJ

  Laine GA.

  Myocardial microvascular permeability

  interstitial oedema

  and compromised cardiac function