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Directories - Faculty - Dr. Matthew Parkinson


Dr. Parkinson

Dr. Matthew B. Parkinson

Assistant Professor of Engineering Design and
Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering

The Pennsylvania State University
213 Hammond Building
University Park, PA 16802

Phone: 814-863-9079
Fax:
E-Mail: parkinson@psu.edu

Webpage: http://www.mattparkinson.com/

Expertise:
Rigorous methods for the design of artifacts for use by people. This includes areas like: biomechanics, biomedical design, ergonomics, rehabilitation engineering, motion modeling and prediction, optimization, product platforms, and mechanical design.

Education:
Ph.D. Biomedical Engineering, University of Michigan, 2004
M.S. Industrial and Operations, University of Michigan, 2003
M.S. Mechanical Engineering, Brigham Young University, 1998
B.S. Mechanical Engineering, Brigham Young University, 1996

Positions Held:
Assistant Professor, The Pennsylvania State University, 2005-Present
Adjunct Lecturer, University of Michigan, 2004
Instructor, Mechanical Engineering, University of Michigan, 2003

Honors/Awards:
Arch T. Colwell Merit Award for outstanding paper in mobility engineering, Society of Automotive Engineers, 2005
Excellence in Oral Presentation award, Society of Automotive Engineers, 2004
Excellence in Oral Presentation award, Society of Automotive Engineers, 2003

Affiliations:
ASME International
SAE International
ASEE
American Society of Biomechanics