Voiland CollegeWSU School of Mechanical and Materials EngineeringJohn Swensen

John Swensen

  1. Associate Professor
Email Addressjohn.swensen@wsu.edu
LocationDana 239E
Phone509-335-1031

Biography

John Swensen’s website

Education

  • Ph.D., Johns Hopkins University, 2012
  • M.S., Mechanical Engineering, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland, 2009
  • B.S., Electrical Engineering, Utah State University, Logan, Utah, 2003

Professional Preparation

  • Associate Research Scientist, GRAB Lab, Department of Mechanical Engineering & Materials Science, Yale University, 2014 – 2015
  • Postdoctoral Associate, GRAB Lab, Department of Mechanical Engineering & Materials Science, Yale University, 2011 – 2014

Research Interests

  • Medical robotics
    1. Steerable Needles
    2. Compliant devices
  • Tunably compliant mechanisms
  • Modular robotics
    1. Compliant ensembles
    2. Smart materials in robotics

Research Areas