Patent Examiner by day, Maker, Hacker and Lifelong Learner by night, and Sports and Outdoor Enthusiast in whatever time is left over.
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Bio
I am a patent examiner with a background in biomedical engineering and medical physics, and more than two decades of experience in examining patent applications in the field of medical technology. My technical expertise is broad, spreading across diverse areas of medical technology, ranging from medical implants and surgical instruments to medical instrumentation and measurements to digital health. Moreover, I have acquired extensive knowledge in various patent-related matters, including patent prosecution, patent search and analysis, and patent classification.
In my spare time, I make and hack smart things for personal health and fitness tracking, and explore the history of technology and innovation through historical patents and trademarks. When I am not doing all the above, I run long and ultra-long distances on trails, and explore wild and faraway places.
Professional experience
The main tasks include carrying out patent examination from the search to the post-grant stage in the area of medical technology.
Other tasks include creating and maintaining the patent classification systems, and taking part in development of tools for patent search.
Education
Specialisation: Medical Engineering and Medical Physics
Research project title: “Measurement of otoacoustic emissions”
Completed all the required coursework towards a doctoral degree in engineering sciences.
Specialisation: Medical Engineering and Medical Physics
Thesis title: “Compensation of psychoacoustic impairments”
Engineering project title: “Design and manufacturing of a hearing aid”
Specialisation: Medical Engineering and Medical Physics
Thesis title: “Measurement of acoustic impedance of the human hearing organ”
Specialisation: Radio Engineering Technology
Diploma project title: “Design of a power supply for a radio receiver”
Certifications
The European qualifying examination (EQE) tests candidates’ knowledge and aptitude to represent applicants in proceedings before the European Patent Office.