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David Gatchell is a Clinical Professor at the Segal Design Institute at Northwestern University. His research interests focus on undergraduate engineering education, especially in the area of engineering design. He collaborates with faculty at McCormick to develop in-class experiences that enhance learning and consider global, societal, economic, and environmental factors in design decisions. Gatchell is engaged in understanding how to scaffold experiences within the curriculum to prepare students as globally minded engineers. His current practice involves advancing biomedical engineering in sub-Saharan Africa, supported by the NIH's Fogarty Center. He works with a group of faculty from various disciplines to develop the biomedical infrastructure in Nigeria, identifying unmet medical needs and developing solutions that can be commercialized to effectively meet the local population's healthcare demands. One of his overarching goals is to promote the creation of 'home-grown' medical devices and interventions that can adequately address specific needs in these communities.
Segal Design Institute • Evanston, IL
Clinical Professor focused on engineering education and design.
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