Hi, I'm Elio Gereige

Interdisciplinary Engineer & PhD Candidate | R&D Innovation to Product Excellence

Biomedical and Mechanical Engineer with 3+ years of cross-functional R&D experience in healthcare and pharmaceuticals industries. Skilled in leading teams and delivering solutions from concept to prototype. Eager to leverage technical and managerial experience to drive innovation in Product Management roles.

Multi-disciplinary R&D Experience
Cross-functional Leadership
Bridging Engineering & Product Strategy
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Elio Gereige
3+ Years in R&D
10+ Projects Completed
1 Publication

About Elio Gereige

Who is Elio Gereige?

Elio Gereige is a Biomedical and Mechanical Engineer, PhD candidate in Nanomedicine at MINT (Université d'Angers) and Inside Therapeutics (InsideTx). He specializes in developing cutting-edge pharmaceutical technologies and medical devices, with expertise in microfluidics, micromixing, and lipid nanoparticle synthesis. With 3+ years of cross-functional R&D experience in healthcare and pharmaceuticals, he is transitioning into Product Management roles.

From R&D to Product Management

My experience spans from academic research to industrial applications, having worked as an intern at different labs and companies, notably the start-up Inside Therapeutics (InsideTx) where I contributed to the development of NanoPulse - a novel organic nanoparticle synthesis machine, as well as TAMARA, the only plug-and-play microfluidics LNP formulation system. This unique combination of academic and industrial experience has given me valuable insights into product development cycles.

I have experience in working among cross-functional teams and managing complex projects that require both technical expertise and strategic thinking. My background in biomechanics and biomedical engineering, combined with my industrial experience, positions me perfectly for Product Management roles in healthcare and pharmaceutical industries.

Industrial PhD in Nanomedicine
3+ Years R&D Experience
Microfluidics & Nanomedicine
Product Development & Innovation

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What Elio Gereige Can Do

Product Strategy

  • Technical feasibility assessment
  • Research-driven decision making
  • Data analysis & interpretation
  • Learning product management frameworks

Technical Leadership

  • R&D project coordination
  • Cross-functional collaboration
  • Technical documentation & reporting
  • Mentoring junior researchers

Innovation & Development

  • Prototype development & testing
  • Laboratory experience & knowledge
  • Research methodology & validation
  • Technical problem solving

What People Say About Elio

"He is an active participant in the team discussions while at the same time being a good listener and consensus builder. He’s the perfect person to get a group project rolling, but he also knows how to sit back and let others take the lead. He is extremely disciplined in his work, his analytical skills are well developed, and he is always thorough in what he does."

Dr. Charbel Mansour

Associate Professor and Chairman, Industrial and Mechanical Engineering Department
Lebanese American University
2020

"He is an enthusiastic, energetic, and exceptionally well-organized student [...] He has consistently taken an active part in classroom discussions, bringing in a lot with thoughtful comments and interesting deliberation. In completing tasks and assignments, Mr. Gereige has always demonstrated great initiative and a very positive attitude, as well as good team working skills [...] At a personal level, Elio is a well-disciplined, diligent, and responsible student with a pleasant personality."

Dr. Nadim Zakhia

Professor, Industrial and Mechanical Engineering Department
Lebanese American University
2020

"Elio always attended the scheduled meetings and respected all the deadlines that were set, while proving to be hardworking, precise and concise. In addition, he was able to show both remarkable teamwork skills and autonomy in his work [...] Fortunately, I had the pleasure of working with him during these 9 months, as he demonstrated to be serious, determined and efficient towards his work."

Dr. Eng. Wissam Bou Nader

Innovation Projects Pilote
PSA Groupe
2020

Professional Experience

Industrial PhD (CIFRE) Student

Inside Therapeutics (InsideTx), France

Feb 2024 - Present

Nanomedicine & Product Development Research

Working on cutting-edge research in nanomedicine and microfluidics, working at the intersection of academic innovation and industrial product development. My work focuses on the development of NanoPulse, a next-generation nanoparticle synthesis machine that promises seamless scale-up capabilities for LNP synthesis.

InsideTx lab photo Micromixer setup Pipetting and plate preparation
Key Achievements
  • Assisted in the design, prototyping, and testing of NanoPulse – a novel organic nanoparticle synthesis machine
  • Worked on the modeling and full characterization of the NanoPulse micro-mixing technology for LNP synthesis
  • Developed a Python-based application from scratch to simulate and optimize the mixing process of NanoPulse
  • Collaborating with different teams and partners on cutting-edge microfluidic technology development

R&D Engineer

Inside Therapeutics (InsideTx), France

Nov 2023 - Feb 2024

Biomedical Engineering & Product Development

Played a crucial role in the development and testing of TAMARA, the only plug-and-play microfluidics LNP formulation system. Led technical projects from concept to validation, working closely with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions.

Key Achievements
  • Designed, 3D-printed, assembled, and tested characterization bench for microfluidic chips of TAMARA
  • Developed R-based programs to automatically analyze and process results from chip characterization bench
  • Worked on the characterization of the micro-mixing technology for LNP synthesis
  • Contributed to product development and testing phases

R&D Biomedical Engineering Intern

Inside Therapeutics (InsideTx), France

Apr 2023 - Sep 2023

Biomedical Engineering & Nanomedicine Research

Conducted groundbreaking research in microfluidics and nanoparticle synthesis, developing innovative solutions within a Start-Up ecosystem. Gained hands-on experience in LNP formulation techniques and data analysis.

InsideTx internship lab work
Key Achievements
  • Characterized and tested novel active micro-mixing prototype for liposome and lipid nanoparticle synthesis
  • Developed autonomous image analysis algorithms using ImageJ to validate micro-mixer's mathematical model
  • Synthesized liposomes of controlled diameters and characterized their size and PDI via DLS
  • Contributed to technology validation and optimization processes

R&I Biomedical Engineering Intern

Hôpital Marie-Lannelongue, France

May 2022 - Jul 2022

Cardiovascular Innovation & Medical Device Development

Worked on confidential interdisciplinary projects involving cutting-edge cardiovascular technology. Collaborated directly with medical professionals to optimize life-saving medical devices and systems.

Key Achievements
  • Optimized pre-clinical Ex-Vivo Heart Perfusion (EVHP) system in confidential interdisciplinary project
  • Exchanged with Medical Doctors and applied bio-fluid mechanics concepts
  • Gained cardiovascular-related knowledge and medical device development experience
  • Worked on cutting-edge medical technology innovation

Biomedical Engineering Apprentice

EpiLAB, France

Feb 2022 - Jul 2022

Electrochemistry & Biosensor Development

Specialized in electrochemical detection methods and biosensor development. Conducted advanced experiments to validate potentiostat systems and develop protocols for inorganicnanoparticle detection.

Key Achievements
  • Conducted electrochemistry experiments to validate potentiostat and detect substrates/products
  • Developed experimental protocols for electrochemical detection of gold nanoparticles (AuNPs)
  • Implemented Differential Pulse Voltammetry (DPV) techniques
  • Contributed to biosensor development and validation

Microfluidics Engineering Intern

LadHyX (CNRS – École Polytechnique), France

Apr 2022 - May 2022

Microfluidics & Hydrogel Characterization

Conducted research at one of France's premier research institutions, focusing on hydrogel characterization using advanced microfluidic techniques. Gained expertise in PDMS chip fabrication and digital microscopy.

Key Achievements
  • Identified elasticity of PEGDA hydrogels using microfluidic pipette chips
  • Determined added resistance of PEGDA hydrogels in micro-channels
  • Acquired lab skills: PDMS microfluidics chip fabrication, solution preparation, digital microscopy
  • Performed image analysis and processing for hydrogel characterization

Mechanical Engineering Intern

Pharmaline – Malia Group, Lebanon

Mar 2021 - May 2021

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing & Quality Assurance

Gained valuable experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing processes and quality assurance systems. Worked on optimizing maintenance procedures and implementing GMP standards in a production environment.

Pharmaline gowning photo
Key Achievements
  • Created Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Preventive Maintenance Logbooks for 11 pharmaceutical machines
  • Studied steam generation and water purification systems, identified spare parts requirements
  • Assisted in selection of new Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)
  • Performed preventive maintenance following Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)

Undergraduate Research Assistant

Lebanese American University & Stellantis, France

Feb 2020 - Dec 2020

Automotive Engineering Research

Conducted advanced research in automotive engineering, focusing on thermodynamic simulations and optimization techniques. Published research findings and presented at an international conference.

Research assistance work
Key Achievements
  • Validated thermodynamic simulations for Stirling configurations using REFPROP and MS Excel
  • Performed MATLAB simulations on vehicle model using bi-level optimization technique
  • Published research in Journal of Automobile Engineering
  • Participated in XVI International Forum-Contest of Students and Young Researchers

Mechanical Engineering Intern

S.L.C.B. – LafargeHolcim, Lebanon

Jun 2019

Industrial Maintenance & Process Optimization

Gained hands-on experience in industrial maintenance and process optimization at one of the world's leading building materials companies. Focused on improving efficiency and reducing waste in manufacturing operations.

LafargeHolcim field inspection LafargeHolcim workshop team
Key Achievements
  • Optimized bearings' preventive maintenance, reducing waste through lubrication optimization
  • Set walk-around inspection list for plant's new boiler and weekly inspection sheet for water treatment
  • Acquired on-field experience by observing corrective maintenance operations
  • Contributed to industrial process improvement and maintenance planning

Education

Industrial PhD (CIFRE) Student

Ongoing

MINT [Université d'Angers – UMR Inserm 1066 – CNRS 6021], France

Nanomedicine

  • Received "CRS 2024 Best Poster Award" for research presentation
  • Received "Best Oral Communication Award" at Scientific Day of École Doctorale Biologie Santé
  • Presented at international conferences and scientific days in nanomedicine field
  • Research focus: Microfluidics, Micromixing, Lipid Nanoparticles, Numerical Simulation
PhD poster presentation PhD lab equipment

Master's Degree (PhD Track)

2023

École Polytechnique – Institut Polytechnique de Paris, France

Biomedical Engineering - Biomechanics & Biophysics

  • Major: Biomechanics & Biophysics; Minor: Sensors & Devices / Biomaterials
  • Cumulative GPA: 16.63/20; Ranked 2nd in class
  • Received Excellence Scholarship for M1 & M2
  • Specialized in microfluidics for nanomedicine applications
École Polytechnique campus Polytechnique lecture Polytechnique lab session

Bachelor of Engineering

2021

Lebanese American University, Lebanon

Mechanical Engineering

  • Cumulative GPA: 3.86/4; Ranked 5th in class
  • High Distinction, Distinction List of the School of Engineering
  • The Charbel Khairallah Endowed Award of Excellence in Engineering
  • Active member in ASME LAU Student Chapter, LAU Entrepreneurship Club, and LAU Robotics Club
  • Focus: Automotive Engineering, Thermal Systems, Power Plants
LAU campus engineering LAU senior project LAU student activity

CAD Drill Project

Self-balancing Rod Project

Leadership & Extracurricular

Vice President

IP Paris Postgraduate Alumni Association

Feb 2024 - Sep 2024

  • Built the club's early online presence
  • Established connections with other alumni associations
Alumni association event

President

Student Board (BDE) - Institut Polytechnique de Paris

Oct 2022 - Oct 2023

  • Led an 8-person board
  • Secured and handled over €12k in funding
  • Collaborated with over 7 other student clubs
  • Managed large-scale events for 100+ international students
BDE event photo On-campus activity Team meeting

On-Campus Events Officer

ASME LAU Student Section

Jun 2020 - Jun 2021

  • Organized renewable energy webinar and e-waste management competition
  • Collaborated with NGO Ecoserv LB for environmental initiatives

Podcaster & Host

"Road to Transhumanism" Podcast

Feb 2021 - May 2021

  • Created and hosted a technology podcast with 4k+ total plays across 85 countries
  • Interviewed world-renowned experts including Dr. Aubrey de Grey and Dr. Natasha Vita-More
  • Ranked #1 on Feedspot's "Top 10 Transhumanism Podcasts You Must Follow in 2021"
  • Featured on Transhumanist UK and Quite The Hobby Podcast
Website Spotify Apple
4k+ Plays
85 Countries
#1 Ranked

Road to Transhumanism Podcast

Featured Projects

Innovation through Engineering Excellence

Development
2023-2025

NanoPulse Development

Novel organic nanoparticle synthesis machine with simulation-based optimization

Design & Prototyping
Python Simulation
Micro-mixing Technology
2+ Years
Industrial PhD
Innovative R&D
Product Development Nanomedicine Microfluidics Python
Biomedical
2023

RBC Drug Delivery System

Shear-based encapsulation and drug delivery via Red Blood Cells using COMSOL and SolidWorks

RBC Encapsulation
Arterial Transport
Bio-fluid Mechanics
3 Months
Master's Course
Research Project
Biomechanics Drug Delivery COMSOL SolidWorks
Biomedical
2022

Ex-Vivo Heart Perfusion System

Optimized pre-clinical Ex-Vivo Heart Perfusion (EVHP) system with medical collaboration

Cardiovascular
Medical Doctors
Bio-fluid Mechanics
2 Months
Medical Doctors
Confidential Project
Biomedical Cardiovascular Innovation
Research
2020

Stirling System Optimization Research

Published research on Stirling system optimization for series hybrid electric vehicles

Automotive
MATLAB Simulation
International Conference
11 Months
1 Publication
International Conference
Research Automotive MATLAB
Design
2021

Tower Crane Design

CAD design and stress analysis of a 50m tower crane with 25m jib length capable of lifting 10T loads with ISO compliance

10T Load Capacity
ISO Compliance
Wind Analysis
12 Months
Final Project
ISO Compliant
Mechanical Design ANSYS MATLAB SolidWorks
Development
2018

Tennis Ball Collector

Automated tennis ball collector prototype with computer vision detection and quality sorting

Computer Vision
Automation
GO/NOGO Sorting
1 Month
Prototype Built
Autonomous System
Automation Computer Vision LabVIEW

Additional Projects

HVAC Design Bicycle Failure Analysis Heat Transfer through Pin Fin Self-Balancing Ball-on-a-Rod Sun Tracking Solar Panel TAMARA Microfluidic System Cordless Drill Design

Key Skills Demonstrated

Team Leadership CAD Design Programming Stress Analysis Thermal Analysis Product Development Research & Innovation Simulation & Modeling Data Analysis Project Management Cross-functional Collaboration Technical Documentation Microfluidics Medical Device Development

Skills & Competencies

Core Competencies

Product Development

From concept to prototype with rapid iteration cycles

Prototyping 3D Printing CAD Design

Technical Analysis

Advanced simulation and data-driven decision making

Simulation Data Analysis Optimization

Biomedical Engineering

Specialized in nanomedicine and microfluidics

Microfluidics Nanomedicine Drug Delivery

Mechanical Engineering

Expertise in mechanical design and system integration

Design Mechanical Simulation Thermal Analysis

Leadership & Communication

Cross-functional team management and stakeholder engagement

Team Leadership Communication Project Management

Product Management

Currently learning and in progress

PRD RICE Framework MoSCoW A/B Testing Market Sizing Product Lifecycle

Technical Arsenal

Design
Programming
Analysis
Simulation
AI Tools

SolidWorks

3D modeling & mechanical design

90% Proficiency
6+ Years
FreeCAD
AutoCAD 2D

Python

Code development & simulation

60% Proficiency
3+ Years
R
LabVIEW

MATLAB

Numerical analysis & optimization

75% Proficiency
3+ Years
ImageJ
DLS

COMSOL

Multiphysics simulation

60% Proficiency
2+ Years
ANSYS

Cursor

AI-powered code editing & vibe-coding

95% Proficiency
1 Year
ChatGPT

Design & Collaboration Tools

Creative

Adobe Creative Suite

Professional design and multimedia tools

Illustrator After Effects Animate Media Encoder
Beginner
UI/UX

Figma

Design and prototyping platform

Beginner
Video

CapCut

Video editing and content creation

Beginner
Graphics

Canva

Graphic design and presentations

Beginner
Productivity

Notion

Project documentation and organization

Beginner
Management

ClickUp

Project management and task tracking

Beginner
Office

Microsoft Office Suite

Professional productivity and collaboration tools

Word PowerPoint Excel Teams OneNote OneDrive
Advanced

Industry Expertise

Pharmaceutical

GMP compliance, SOPs, regulatory standards

Healthcare

Medical devices, cardiovascular systems, clinical applications

Manufacturing

Process optimization, maintenance systems, industrial automation

Languages & Communication

🇱🇧

Lebanese Arabic

Mother Tongue

Native speaker

🇺🇸

English

Fluent

TOEFL IBT: 107/120, C1 Level

🇫🇷

French

Fluent

French Baccalaureate, C1 Level

🇪🇸

Spanish

Beginner

Currently learning

Communication Strengths

Podcast Hosting Experience
Cross-Cultural Team Leadership
International Conference Presentations
Stakeholder Communication

Personal Interests

Fitness & Wellness

Regular gym training and maintaining physical health

Reading & Writing

Continuously learning, exploring ideas, and sharing knowledge

Ping-Pong & Tennis

Beginner! Hit me up if you want to play

Trance & Electronic Music

I mostly listen or dance to the jams. I occasionally make some too

Innovation & Technology

Passionate about emerging tech and innovation. I also tinker from time to time

Personal Finance

Learning about financial markets, investment strategies, and building long-term wealth

Why These Matter? Well, my interests reflect a balanced approach to personal and professional development. Fitness and tennis demonstrate discipline and strategic thinking, while reading and writing show continuous learning. My passion for innovation & technology aligns perfectly with my career transition into Product Management. Personal finance shows my analytical mindset and long-term planning skills, which are crucial for product strategy and business growth.

Certifications & Training

Product Management Basics Course

ProductMe: Learn Product Management

October 2025

Comprehensive product management fundamentals covering market research, product strategy, user experience, and product lifecycle management.

McKinsey Forward Program

McKinsey & Company

July 2025

Advanced professional development program focusing on problem solving, business strategy, leadership, and digital transformation skills.

Pharmaceutical GMP Training

AKTEHOM

April 2025

Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) training for pharmaceutical industry, covering quality assurance, regulatory compliance, and manufacturing standards.

Nanoparticle Size & Zeta Potential Measurement

Malvern Panalytical

March 2025

Training on Dynamic Light Scattering (DLS) for measuring nanoparticle size and zeta potential in pharmaceutical and nanomedicine applications.

CE Marking & International Product Certification

CAP'TRONIC

August 2024

Training on European conformity marking and international product certification standards for medical devices and electronic equipment.

Introduction to Cybersecurity

Cisco

August 2020

Comprehensive introduction to cybersecurity fundamentals, covering network security, threat analysis, and cybersecurity best practices.

Critical Thinking for Better Judgment

LinkedIn

August 2020

Advanced problem-solving and decision-making skills training, focusing on critical thinking methodologies and analytical approaches.

Elements of AI

University of Helsinki

August 2020

Comprehensive introduction to artificial intelligence fundamentals, machine learning concepts, and AI applications in modern technology.

Basics of CRISPR/Cas9

The Jackson Laboratory

June 2020

Introduction to CRISPR/Cas9 gene editing technology, covering molecular mechanisms, applications, and laboratory techniques.

Get In Touch

I'm always interested in new opportunities and collaborations. Whether you have a project in mind or just want to chat about engineering or product development, feel free to reach out!

Portfolio vibe-coded by Elio with love using Cursor! ;)