Dr. David Trumper

Professor

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Biography

David L. Trumper joined the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Department of Mechanical Engineering in August 1993, where he holds the rank of Professor. He received his B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. degrees from MIT in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science in 1980, 1984, and 1990, respectively. Before becoming a professor, he worked for years at Hewlett-Packard Company and completed his Master’s degree while working at Waters Chromatography Division of Millipore. He has experience as an Assistant Professor in the Electrical Engineering Department at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, focusing on precision engineering. His research primarily centers on the design of precision mechatronic systems, including novel mechanisms, actuators, sensors, and control systems. He has conducted research on precision motion control, high-performance manufacturing equipment, and biomedical bioinstrumentation devices. Trumper is a member of several professional organizations including the IEEE, ASME, and ASPE, where he has also served as past President.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2004-01-01 — Present

Massachusetts Institute of Technology • Cambridge, Massachusetts

Teaching and conducting research in Mechanical Engineering.

Associate Professor

2000-01-01 — 2004-01-01

Massachusetts Institute of Technology • Cambridge, Massachusetts

Tenured position in the Department of Mechanical Engineering.

Assistant Professor

1995-01-01 — 1996-01-01

Massachusetts Institute of Technology • Cambridge, Massachusetts

Focused on research and teaching in Mechanical Engineering.

Adjunct Professor

1993-01-01 — 1998-01-01

University of North Carolina at Charlotte • Charlotte, North Carolina

Part-time position in the Electrical Engineering Department.

Assistant Professor

1990-01-01 — 1993-01-01

University of North Carolina at Charlotte • Charlotte, North Carolina

Research and teaching focused on precision engineering.

Engineer

1980-01-01 — 1982-01-01

Hewlett-Packard Company •

Worked in engineering roles.

Engineer

1986-01-01 — 1987-01-01

Waters Division Millipore •

Worked in engineering roles.

Awards

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IFAC Mechatronics Paper Prize

2014-01-01
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IFAC Mechatronics Paper Prize

2016-01-01
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NI Engineering Impact Award

2017-01-01
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MIT Committed Caring Award

2017-01-01

Patents

System method providing electromagnetic imaging electroquasistatic sensing

#9395317 2016-07-01

Homopolar, Flux-Biased Hysteresis Bearingless Motor

#10,177,627 2019-01-01

Device controlled apical flow cell culture inserts

#10,323,221B2 2019-06-01

Modular System Integrated Culture Multiple Microphysiological Systems Microbiome

2020-02-01

Adult pediatric extracorporeal life support system heparin treated oxygenator surface magnetic levitation motor

2020-02-01