Academic Credentials
  • Ph.D., Biomedical Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, 2024
  • M.S., Biomedical Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, 2022
  • B.S., Mechanical Engineering, University of Puerto Rico, 2019
Licenses & Certifications
  • FAA Private Pilot Certificate
  • FAA Remote Pilot Certificate
Professional Honors
  • J&J GEM PhD Fellowship Award, 2022-2024
  • TI:GER Program (Technology Innovation: Generating Economic Results), 2022-2023
  • 1st Place, PhD Poster Competition, National GEM Consortium Annual Board Meeting and Conference, 2022
  • Achievement Rewards for Academic Scientists (ARCS) Foundation Award, Georgia Institute of Technology, 2021-2024
  • Hispanic Scholarship Foundation, Scholar, 2021-2024
  • Goizueta Foundation Fellowship, Georgia Institute of Technology, 2020-2024
  • National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship, 2020-2023
Professional Affiliations
  • Yellow Jacket Flying Club
  • Golden Key International Honor Society
  • Eta Kappa Nu (IEEE Honor Society)
Languages
  • English
  • Spanish

Dr. De Jesus specializes in soft tissue and cardiovascular biomechanics, focusing on investigating injury mechanisms during incidents such as vehicle collisions, industrial accidents, equipment use and misuse, and physical interactions in occupational and recreational settings.  He performs biomechanical analyses to determine the root causes of injuries, integrating principles of tissue and fluid mechanics, physiology, and product interactions. His expertise supports litigation investigations, risk assessments, accident reconstructions, and product design & development.  

Dr. De Jesus earned his Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology & Emory University. As a Graduate Research Assistant, he led research studies on cardiovascular tissue mechanics to develop a tissue-engineered heart valve replacement while understanding the effects of shear stress and stretching under pulsatile flow conditions. He implemented 3D bioprinting technologies to create tissue models that integrated cellular and mechanical functionality, employing skills in prototyping, mechanical testing, microscopy, CAD, and data analysis to recreate native valve performance.

Dr. De Jesus is a well-versed science communicator and technical expert, who has presented his work nationally and internationally. He is also a licensed FAA Private and Remote Pilot. He has conducted research work at the Fire Research Division from the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) for the development of bench-scale tests to predict real-world fire scenarios. Moreover, Dr. De Jesus has been involved in the Research & Development and Manufacturing of medical devices for companies like Ethicon Endosurgery, and Abbott Vascular. His work has contributed to the development of new products while ensuring regulatory compliance among federal and international standards.