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Hannah Stuart is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of California, Berkeley. She received her Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from George Washington University in 2011 and her Master’s and PhD in Mechanical Engineering from Stanford University in 2013 and 2018, respectively. Professor Stuart has been recognized for her contributions through various grants, including the National Science Foundation Faculty Early Career Development (CAREER) Award and the NASA Early Career Faculty Grant. Her research focuses on dexterous manipulation, bioinspired design, and soft multi-material mechanisms, particularly regarding their application in mobile assistive robotics. She is interested in overcoming the limitations of current robotic systems in terms of dexterity and the ability to handle complex contact conditions in unstructured environments. Her work involves designs for novel grippers and touch perception for autonomous interventions, as well as applying bioinspired manipulation strategies. Professor Stuart aims to advance relevant design analysis tools and validation concepts in this field.
The Mathematics Subject GRE is required for the Fall 2026 admissions cycle. General GRE is optional.