Dr. John D Jarrell, PhD, PE

PhD, Biology, Medical Science and Engineering, Brown University, Providence, Rhode Island, May 2008.
MSc, Materials Science and Engineering, Brown University, Providence, Rhode Island, May 1991.
Professional Engineer License (PE), Mechanical Engineering, Rhode Island, February 14, 1996.
ScB, Materials Science and Engineering, Brown University, Providence, Rhode Island, May 1988.

SOCIETY AFFILIATIONS- ASTM Intl.; Orthopaedic Research Society (ORS); Society for Biomaterials; National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE); American Society for Materials, International (ASM); International Metallographic Society (IMS); Heat Treating Society (HTS); Society of Carbide and Tool Engineering (SCTE); Electronic Device Failure Analysis Society (EDFAS); Society for Automotive Engineering International (SAE); Surfaces in Biomaterials Foundation; International Association for Property and Evidence (IAPE), The International Congress for Joint Reconstruction (ICJR), National Association of Corrosion Engineers (NACE, Int.)

CERTIFICATIONS-Hazardous Waste, Laboratory Safety, Blood Borne Pathogens (Brown University), Electrosurgery CE Module (Valleylab, Institute of Clinical Education), Human Participant Protections Education for Research Teams (National Institutes of Health), CITI Course in The Protection of Human Research Subjects

AWARDS & HONORS- 1) Best in Show, 1st, 2nd & 3rd Place Microscopy, ASM Intl., RI Chapter, 1994. 2) Sigma Xi Honor Society. 3) 2009 Winner RI Business Plan Contest. 4) RI House of Rep. Citation for developing a propriety technology to thwart infection relating to medical device use, 5-2009. 5) RI House of Rep. and Secretary of State, Certificate of Congratulations, (Res. 09-264) 6-2009. 6) 2010 RI Innovation Award in Health Care & Biotechnology Innovations. 7) RI Governor Chafee Citation in recognition of receiving the 2014 RI Bioscience Award 8-2014.

Dr. John D. Jarrell, PhD, PE, is an experienced multi-discipline engineer and doctor of medical science specializing in the analysis of complex designs and failures involving materials, mechanical and biological systems. As a licensed Professional Mechanical Engineer, he is actively involved in design, product development and research. He earned three degrees from Brown University, a Bachelors and Masters of Science in Materials Science and Engineering and a Doctorate in Biology, Medical Science and Engineering and received Medical training in histology, physiology, microbiology and pathology. He has an appointment in the Department of Orthopaedics at the Alpert Medical School of Brown University and at the Weiss Center for Orthopaedic Trauma Research at Rhode Island Hospital. He has US and foreign patents covering photoactive materials, active delivery films and medical applications. He is the author of multiple peer reviewed publications and abstracts in collaboration with investigators at the Brown University Department of Molecular Pharmacology, Physiology, and Biotechnology, and the Division of Engineering, Rhode Island Hospital’s Orthopedic Research Laboratories and the VA Center for Restorative and Regenerative Medicine and authored a guide book on materials selection for designers. He has been awarded contracts by the Department of Veterans Affairs, Rhode Island Hospital and the US Department of Justice. He is an ASTM member for standards Committees F04, Medical and Surgical Materials and Devices and E58 on Forensic Engineering.

EMPLOYMENT & APPOINTMENTS
Teaching Associate in Orthopaedics, February 1, 2010 through June 30, 2016, Department of Orthopaedics, Alpert Medical School, Division of Biology and Medicine, Brown University. Biomaterials, surface treatment, bacteria and biofilm researcher.

Founder, President and Managing Director January 2009 to present, BIOINTRAFACE INC., North Kingston, RI. Coordinates R&D and intellectual property for comprehensive collaborative development of Basic Science Research into practical medical technologies and treatments for medical devices and implants. Surface treatments and coatings for implants & medical devices.

President, April 1993 to present, MATERIALS SCIENCE ASSOCIATES, LLC, North Kingstown, RI. Biomedical Engineering, Metallurgical, Materials Science & Mechanical Engineering consulting services for Government, Hospital, Legal, Insurance, Medical, and Manufacturing needs. Performs failure analysis, materials, process and site evaluations, biomaterial and medical implant design and testing, fabrication and surgery, professional reports, oral presentations & expert opinions.

Materials Science Engineer, March 1991 to March 1993, Thielsch Engineering Inc., Cranston, RI. Provided engineering and failure analyses for local clients, including analysis of fastener systems, pressurized vessels and piping, electrical components, bearings, medical devices & coatings, nuclear components, manufacturing processes, materials and process selection. Specialized in fractography, chemical & corrosion analysis. Received in-house training from Helmult Thielsch, Sr., PE.

Research and Teaching Assistant, September 1989 to February 1991, Brown University, Department of Advanced Materials Research, Providence, RI. Investigated a lightweight aerospace material for Martin Marietta Laboratories, with enhanced room temperature fracture toughness and the effect of high rate pressure-shear on copper foils, for the Office of Naval Research.

Engineering Investigator, March 1987 to September 1989, Avery Technical Services (ATS), Inc., Barrington, RI. Investigated, analyzed, and documented industrial, home and automotive incidents involving mechanical and material failures for legal and insurance purposes. Specialized in personal and industrial accident reconstructions.