Megan Anderson Jariwala, Ph.D.

Megan  Anderson  Jariwala , Ph.D.

  • Patent Engineer
  • English

As an interdisciplinary scientist with experience in mechanical engineering, material science, and biomedical applications, Dr. Megan Jariwala assists clients with drafting and prosecuting patent applications in a variety of fields.

Prior to joining OBWB, Megan conducted research in ultrasound measurement techniques, hydrogel characterization, and 3D-printed biomedical implants through The George Washington University and the FDA. Her understanding of scientific innovation is further informed by experience in marketing strategy and business intelligence. 


Select Publications
  • Jariwala M. A. Acoustic and Rheological Characterization of Hydrogel Viscoelasticity [Doctoral dissertation, The George Washington University]. (2024)
  • McCraw, M. R., Uluutku, B., Solomon, H. D., Anderson, M. S., Sarkar, K., & Solares, S. D.  Optimizing the accuracy of viscoelastic characterization with AFM Force–distance experiments in the time and frequency domains. Soft Matter, 19(3), 451–467. (2023)
  • Osborn J., Anderson M. S., Beddingfield M., Zhang L., Sarkar K. Acoustic droplet vaporization of perfluorocarbon droplets in 3D-printable gelatin methacrylate scaffolds. Ultrasound in Medicine & Biology, 47(11), 3263–3274. (2021)
  • Anderson M., Strong D., Baker B. “Activities to investigate wavelength-shifting optical fibers,” Physics Education 52.4 (2017)
  • Ph.D., Mechanical Engineering, The George Washington University, 2024
  • B.A., Physics, William Jewell College, 2019
  • B.A., Philosophy, William Jewell College, 2019