About Andrew Blakemore
A Little More About Me
My Background
I’m a recent Vanderbilt University graduate from Lexington, Kentucky, USA. I began my undergraduate studies as a biology major on the premed track, then transferred into biomedical engineering after discovering a passion for hands-on problem-solving and design. I'm naturally curious and always enjoy exploring new places and perspectives. Outside of work, I love to hike, read mystery novels, experiment with sourdough recipes, and follow college sports.
Experience
Engineering in Practice
My work has taken me from research laboratories to clinical settings, with a consistent focus on practical solutions and real-world impact.
Clinical Intern
Legacy Prosthetics
Lexington, Kentucky
- Supported patients throughout prosthetic consultations, fitting, and follow-up care.
- Assembled preparatory prostheses and gained hands-on experience with alignment and adjustment procedures.
Biomedical Technician Intern
Project C.U.R.E.
Nashville, Tennessee
- Tested, troubleshot, calibrated, and refurbished donated clinical equipment.
- Prepared medical devices for more than 40 humanitarian-aid shipments supporting healthcare systems around the world.
Systems Engineering Intern
Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Oak Ridge, Tennessee
- Assembled and aligned precision detector hardware for the Nab particle-physics experiment.
- Supported subsystem integration, testing, documentation, and hardware troubleshooting.
Undergraduate Research Assistant
Nematode Evolution Lab · Brigham Young University
Provo, Utah
- Designed experiments investigating interactions between Antarctic nematode species.
- Applied molecular-biology techniques, developed procedures, and trained seven laboratory members.
Education
Vanderbilt University
- BEng in Biomedical Engineering, cum laude
- Minor in Digital Fabrication
Selected Presentations
Assessing Nematode Invasion Potential
SCAR Biology Symposium · Christchurch, New Zealand · 2023
View PresentationTissue Pressure and Oxygenation Monitoring
VUSE Design Day · Nashville, Tennessee · 2026
View PosterCapabilities
Tools for moving ideas into the real world.
- SolidWorks
- Fusion
- Medical Device Design
- FFF · SLA · SLS Printing
- Laser Cutting
- Rapid Prototyping
- Benchtop Testing
- Device Validation
- Photography