MS Bioengineering, Medical Product Engineering 
Certificate in Medical Product Innovation
University of Pittsburgh Swanson School of Engineering
August 2024 - May 2026

BS Materials Science and Engineering, Biomaterials
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Grainger School of Engineering
May 2022

About Me

Hello! I am a biomedical and materials engineer focused on clinical innovation and medical device development. I am driven by a strong interest in identifying unmet clinical needs and translating them into tangible, real-world solutions through hands-on design and development work.

Through experience with a prosthetics company, I have developed a solid foundation in product development and quality evaluation within regulated healthcare environments.

In parallel, I have independently pursued early-stage medical device concepts, applying user-centered problem discovery, iterative prototyping, and early commercialization thinking to move ideas toward practical implementation.

Previously, as a staff engineer at a geotechnical consulting firm, I built core skills in technical communication, data analysis, and laboratory testing—experience that now informs my structured and analytical approach to medical device design.

At the University of Pittsburgh Swanson School of Engineering, I specialize in Medical Product Engineering, where I continue to refine my ability to bridge engineering, clinical insight, and translational strategy.

Projects

In Progress

  • Working in conjunction with Pitt Bioengineering professor Dr. Taboas to develop a specialized, low cost delivery system for his lab’s wound healing and osteogenetic promoting composite to be used by individuals with minimal training in low resource environments.

  • Working in conjunction with UPMC plastic surgeon Dr. Gusenoff to develop regulatory, clinical testing, design control, and market entry plans for a novel robotic device that leverages AI to merge the imaging, aligning, and pinning components of minor hand fracture surgery.

Contact

Email
matassi10@gmail.com

Phone
(630) 770-0146

Location
Oakland, Pittsburgh, PA