Chuck Didier, Ph.D.

Chuck Didier, Ph.D. has a diverse range of work experience. Their most recent role was as an R&D Project Manager in the Sensors and Advanced Technology division at Orthomerica Products, Inc. Chuck previously worked as a Research Engineer at the UCF Department of Materials Science and Engineering, where they optimized fabrication processes for 3D Microelectrode Array development and implemented quality control measures. Chuck also worked as a Biomedical Sciences Ph.D. Candidate at the University of Central Florida - College of Medicine, where they focused on Biomedical Engineering, BioMEMS Development, Biosensor Design, and conducted research in the 3D MEA and Organ-on-a-chip field. During their time at the university, they also served as a Graduate Teaching Assistant for the Human Physiology course. Prior to their Ph.D. program, Chuck worked as a Graduate Research Assistant at the NanoScience Technology Center, where they worked on nanobiosensor projects and gained experience in manufacturing techniques and CAD design. Chuck also worked briefly at Full Sail University as an Online Enrollment Guide and at UCF Student Union as an Event Concierge Manager. Chuck's earliest work experience was as an Assistant Manager at Smoothie King.

Chuck Didier, Ph.D. began their education at Palm Harbor University High School, where they graduated as an International Baccalaureate Graduate in 2011. Chuck then attended the University of Central Florida from 2011 to 2015, earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Biomedical Sciences and Biotechnology as a dual major. Following this, they pursued a Master of Science degree in Nanotechnology at the same university from 2017 to 2019. Chuck completed their educational journey at the University of Central Florida, where they obtained a Doctor of Philosophy degree in Biomedical Sciences with a specialization in Biomedical Engineering from 2019 to 2022.