Patent Examiner by day, Research and Technology Enthusiast by night, and Trail Runner and Outdoor Explorer 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 experience in examining patent applications in the field of medical technology. My current professional activities are focused on patent examination from the search to the post-grant stage, patent classification and patent information.
Alongside my professional commitments, I pursue independent research and technology projects, wherein my interests are broad and multidisciplinary, spanning biomedical engineering, medical technology and intellectual property, with a current focus on development of open-source, low-cost medical devices for low-resource settings, reverse engineering of historical medical devices, and collection and analysis of historical patent information and data.
When I am not doing all the above, I work out at a CrossFit box, 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.