Professor Dr. David Cappelleri

Biography

David Cappelleri is a Professor in the School of Mechanical Engineering at Purdue University, where he also serves as the Assistant Vice President for Research Innovation. He received his B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Villanova University in 1998, followed by an M.S. from Pennsylvania State University in 2000, and a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering & Applied Mechanics from the University of Pennsylvania in 2008. His research focuses on multi-scale robotic manipulation and assembly, mobile micro/nano robotics, micro/nano aerial vehicles, micro-bio robotics, mechatronics, MEMS/NEMS, and automation in life sciences. He has been recognized for his contributions to engineering education and innovation with several awards, including the National Science Foundation Faculty Early Career Development Award and the John J. Gallen Memorial Award from Villanova University.

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