Madeleine Mihalas
Summary
Third-year Biochemical Engineering student with a strong analytical mindset and experience in scientific competitions, academic projects, peer support, and hands-on laboratory experience. Skilled in problem-solving, teamwork, and communicating complex concepts clearly. Quick to learn and adapt, with a strong interest in applying engineering knowledge to real-world challenges.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Voluntary Research Assistant
Smart Polymers & Biomedical Materials Laboratory
Leuven, Belgium
02.2026 - 05.2026
- Assisted in laboratory research activities related to smart polymer materials.
- Gained hands-on exposure to experimental procedures, sample preparation, and characterization techniques.
Student Assistant Fundamentals of Mathematics
KU Leuven Group T
Leuven, Belgium
09.2025 - 12.2025
- Provided help during weekly tutoring sessions, clarifying theory, guiding problem-solving strategies, and helping students build rigorous mathematical reasoning.
- Assisted first-year engineering students with core mathematical concepts including calculus, linear algebra and analytic geometry.
- Communicated complex ideas clearly and patiently, adapting explanations to students' level and learning style.
Networking Team Member
Youth.md
Chisinau, Moldova
06.2022 - 11.2022
- Established connections with local organizations to foster collaborative opportunities.
- Contributed to youth-led initiatives and events
Education
Bachelor of Engineering Technology - Biochemical Engineering
KU Leuven Group T
06-2027
High School Diploma -
IPLT Spiru Haret
Chisinau, Moldova06-2024
Music School Diploma - Piano And Music Theory
Eugen Doga Music School
Chisinau, Moldova05-2023
Skills
- Communication
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Adaptability and dependability
- MS Office suite
- Python
- Project management
- Lab report writing
Languages
- English - Fluent (C2)
- German - Intermediate (B1)
- Russian - Passive proficiency
- Romanian - Native
Hobbies and Interests
- Reading
- Travelling and cultural exploration
- Piano and classical music
- Working-out
Academic Distinctions
Participant – International Biology Olympiad (IBO) 2024
Astana, Kazakhstan
• Represented Moldova in the global competition for advanced secondary biology students
First International English Language Olympiad 2023
Bucharest, Romania
• Selected participant based on national performance
Moldovan National Biology Olympiad 2023
Chisinau, Moldova
- Awarded with the first place
Timeline
Voluntary Research Assistant
Smart Polymers & Biomedical Materials Laboratory
02.2026 - 05.2026
Student Assistant Fundamentals of Mathematics
KU Leuven Group T
09.2025 - 12.2025
Networking Team Member
Youth.md
06.2022 - 11.2022
Bachelor of Engineering Technology - Biochemical Engineering
KU Leuven Group T
High School Diploma -
IPLT Spiru Haret
Music School Diploma - Piano And Music Theory
Eugen Doga Music School