McMaster University · B.ENG.BME

Ryan O'Connell

Engineering Physics & Biomedical Engineering

Minor in Finance · Minor in Nuclear Engineering

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Ryan O'Connell

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2019

Referee

Canada Soccer

Referee

Canada Soccer

Officiated youth and competitive soccer matches, certified through Canada Soccer's referee program.

Sept 2024

Integrated Biomedical Engineering and Health Sciences I

McMaster University

Integrated Biomedical Engineering and Health Sciences I

McMaster University

Started at McMaster University to pursue an engineering degree.

Apr 2025 – Apr 2026

Research Assistant

Immunology Lab, Dr. Derek Chu, McMaster University

Research Assistant

Immunology Lab, Dr. Derek Chu, McMaster University

Extracted and analyzed variables from 1500+ patient records to support statistical analysis of oral food challenge outcomes; received the Evidence in Allergy scholarship.

Oct 2025 – Jan 2026

Research Student

Quantum Photonics & Electro-optics, Bradley Research Group

Research Student

Quantum Photonics & Electro-optics, Bradley Research Group

Investigated nonlinear optical mechanisms in integrated photonic waveguide platforms and reviewed fabrication-ready chip layouts.

May 2026 – Aug 2026

Fuel Channel & Reactor Component Design Engineer – Intern

CANDU Energy Inc. – AtkinsRéalis

Fuel Channel & Reactor Component Design Engineer – Intern

CANDU Energy Inc. – AtkinsRéalis

Modelled reactor tools and assemblies in SolidWorks for a $3B nuclear refurbishment project in Romania; prepared component specification sheets and technical documentation.

Projects

Skills

Programming & Data

  • Python · MATLAB · Maple
  • Raspberry Pi · Excel · Microsoft Office

Computational Modeling

  • COMSOL Multiphysics · FlexPDE
  • SolidWorks · Autodesk Inventor
  • NI Multisim · Numerical ODE/PDE methods

Lab & Research

  • PCR/qPCR · Gel Electrophoresis
  • Dataset validation · Statistical summarization
  • Signal analysis · Feedback control

Coursework

Core Technical

  • Computational Mechanics (Statics & Dynamics)
  • Quantum Mechanics
  • Multiphysics
  • Electromagnetism
  • Analog/Digital Circuits
  • Numerical Methods for Engineering

Applied & Complementary

  • Genetic Engineering
  • Statistical Methods in Biomedical Engineering
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Microeconomics
  • Macroeconomics

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