Matthew Galarza

Hello! My name is Matthew Galarza and I am a mechanical engineering student pursuing graduate study. My research interests are in Microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) and their potential applications in the fields of sensing, biology and power harvesting.

My other interests are in micro and nano scale heat transfer, automotive thermal system design, and product design. If you are interested in my projects, please take a look at my portfolio!

Graduate Researcher: MEMS Design and Modeling Lead

Analytical and mathematical modeling lead for impact-based MEMS electrostatic frequency up-converter with topology optimization for enhanced energy harvesting and geometric scaling. Presently exploring microscale physics, improved MEMS devices, and machine learning models. Collaborates with universities in Norway and Portugal.

Mechanical and Process Engineering Intern

Applied engineering fundamentals and a broad set of process engineering tools to solve technical problems and create detailed designs for a wide range of systems as well as providing support to resolve process bottlenecks and other long-standing issues.

Project Management Engineering Intern

Project team member within the Technical Services-Site Engineering department working on various GMP/Non-GMP projects to support vaccine manufacturing, maintenance, and projects.

Research Intern

Performed recombinant DNA techniques involving plasmid DNA preparation and analysis to be utilized for virus-like particle (VLP) vaccine production as well as participated in mammalian cell growth maintenance and expansion.