MAARIYAH AHMED

6549 Heritage Club Drive • Mason, OH 45040

maariyah.ahmed710@gmail.com • (513) 608-9958
EDUCATION
The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH,
Bachelor of Science, Summa Cum Laude, Biomedical Engineering, May 2023
Integrated Business and Engineering Honors

HONORS & AWARDS

Summa Cum Laude – The Ohio State University, 2023
Engineering in Healthcare: Research & Industry Symposium 2nd Place Research Poster –2023
Biomedical Engineering Society: Outstanding Industry Program Award –2022
Ohio State Engineering Ambassador Award – 2021
Biomedical Engineering Kettering Scholar – 2020

RESEARCH / WORK EXPERIENCE

LEND Trainee, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, OH August 2023– Present
Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and related Disabilities
• Engaged in interdisciplinary training focused on neurodevelopmental and related disabilities, including autism
spectrum disorders (ASDs). https://www.ucucedd.org/lend/
• Participated in research initiatives aimed at advancing understanding and improving early intervention outcomes for
individuals with developmental disabilities in low-income families.
Medical Scribe, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, OH August 2023– Present
• Assisted pediatric orthopedic physicians in documenting patient encounters, ensuring the accuracy and completeness
of medical records.
• Managed electronic health records (EHR) system, inputting and updating patient information in compliance with
HIPAA regulations.
Medical Modeling Student Researcher, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH May 2021– August 2023
Mentor: Kyle K VanKoevering, MD, James Cancer Center
• Utilized medical imaging segmentation software to create point-of-care 3-D patient-specific anatomical models
across the James Cancer Center. https://imr.osu.edu/m4-lab/
• Conducted research in the accuracy and use of CT-based 3D anatomical models for pre-operative planning to
improve surgical outcomes, minimize operating room time, and reduce patient costs.
• Aided in documentation, design, and planning for clinical trials on customized 3D printing solutions for
tracheostomy patients.
Home Health Aide, Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities, Columbus, OH October 2019 – February 2023
• Provided compassionate care and support to dependent individuals with developmental disabilities through
personalized care, medication management, safety, and mobility assistance.
• Completed Independent Provider, BLS, First Aid, CPR, and EVV training to achieve certification.
Research and Development Co-op, Johnson & Johnson: Ethicon, Blue Ash, OH January 2021 – May 2021
• Analyzed over 150+ hours of surgical procedures to assess tool performance and develop a code that translates
qualitative tool performance to quantitative metrics.
Robotics Co-op, Johnson & Johnson: Ethicon, Blue Ash, OH January 2020 – May 2020
• Produced and assembled a 200+ part front-end design tool with FDM, SLA, and PolyJet printers.
• Conducted several Engineering Studies for the team by post-processing and analyzing data from pgAdmin to
Minitab and Excel.

LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
Corporate Relations, BMES, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH May 2022- May 2023
• Served as an elected representative for the Biomedical Engineering Society, Ohio State Chapter, to establish and
maintain over 14 strategic partnerships with industry professionals and organizations to foster collaboration and
support for the chapter.
Professional Development Chair, BMES, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH May 2021- May 2022
 • Elected to lead a committee to organize engaging professional development events and workshops to empower
students in the Biomedical Engineering Society, Ohio State Chapter, with opportunities to explore and build valuable
connections within the field of biomedical engineering.
Ambassador, The Ohio State University College of Engineering, Columbus, OH January 2020-May 2023
• Represented the college by providing comprehensive tours, facilitating informative panels, and engaging in
personalized interactions with prospective students and their families.

VOLUNTEER, TEACHING, & MENTORSHIP EXPERIENCE

Volunteer, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, OH August 2023 – March 2023
• Provided companionship to children and relief to families within the cancer and blood disorder inpatient unit through
providing toys, activities, and conversation.
Volunteer, Physicians CareConnection Free Clinic, Columbus Medical Association, Columbus, OH May 2023 – August 2023
• Provided underserved populations in Columbus Area with empathetic healthcare services.
• Took histories, performed physical exams, and counseled patients with little or no care access.
Biochemistry Course Mentor, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH January 2023– May 2023
• Selected from performance in the previous semester to guide and support students in the Biochemistry course,
facilitating their understanding of complex concepts through study-plan sessions and fostering academic success.
Conversational English Tutor, ENGin, Remote May 2021- Present
• Lead weekly meetings with students based in Ukraine to discuss and prepare for English-based career opportunities
in the engineering industry through conversational English and cultural humility.
Peer Tutor, Ohio State University Office of Student Life, Columbus, OH November 2019-April 2021
• Provided evening tutoring in Chemistry, Calculus, and Physics for students with limited access to resources or
daytime work commitments, fostering a supportive learning environment.

PUBLICATIONS
*M. Ahmed, *L. Melaragno et al. (in Press) Higher Computed Tomography (CT) Scan Resolution Improves
Accuracy of Patient-Specific Mandibular Models When Compared to Cadaveric Gold Standard. Journal of Oral and
Maxillofacial Surgery. doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.joms.2023.05.014
*Contributed equally as first authors

R. Fenberg, N. von Windheim, M. Malara, M. Ahmed, E. Cowen, L. Melaragno, K. Vankoevering. (in

Press) Tissue Engineering: Current Technology for Facial Reconstruction. Facial Plastic Surgery. Accepted,
Pending Publication. doi: https://doi.org/10.1055/s-0043-1769808

PRESENTATIONS

*M. Ahmed, *L. Melaragno. Exploring CT Pixel and Voxel Effect on Anatomical Modeling in Mandibular
Reconstruction. Poster presented at: Biomedical Engineering Society 2023 Annual Conference; Oct 2023; Seattle,
WA.

*M. Ahmed, *L. Melaragno. Impact of CT Resolution on Accuracy of Patient-Specific Models for Cranio-Facial
Reconstruction. Poster presented at: Biomedical Engineering Society 2022 Annual Conference; Oct 2022; San
Antonio, TX.

*M. Ahmed, *L. Melaragno. Establishing A Standard for Computed Tomography (CT) Scan Resolution for Patient-
Specific Anatomical Models in Mandibular Reconstruction. Poster presented at: Engineering in Healthcare: Research
and Industry Symposium, The Ohio State University; Feb 2023; Columbus, OH.