Hannah Palmer

Hannah Palmer is an experienced engineer currently working at W. L. Gore & Associates in the Medical Product Division, focusing on developing test methods for medical product assessments and analyzing implant performance data. In addition to this role, Hannah serves as an undergraduate student researcher at the Bioinspired Advanced Manufacturing Lab, where skills in Solidworks CAD software are applied to quantify cellular forces and optimize 3D printing parameters. Teaching assistance is provided for a molecular and cellular biology laboratory course at the University of Maryland, while engineering internship experience includes designing CAD models for NASA satellite insulation. Prior research internship experience involved modifying test systems for protective masks at the U.S. Army Edgewood Chemical Biological Research Center. Additionally, Hannah has served as a resident assistant and a student technician for the university’s IT department, managing student conduct and resolving technical issues respectively. Hannah holds a Bachelor's Degree in Bioengineering with a focus on Biotechnology and Therapeutics from the University of Maryland.