Dr. Mark Driscoll

Associate Professor

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Biography

Mark Driscoll is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at McGill University. He holds an NSERC Chair in Design Engineering and focuses on interdisciplinary innovations in medical technologies. Dr. Driscoll has extensive experience in spine biomechanics and is recognized for his impactful contributions in the field through peer-reviewed publications. His research efforts include the exploration of connective tissue in relation to spinal biomechanics and the development of augmented reality surgical simulators aimed at enhancing surgical education. He emphasizes translational research that integrates engineering with medical contexts to improve the understanding of musculoskeletal disorders. Dr. Driscoll has been acknowledged with several awards for his academic contributions, including being named Professor of the Year by his students.

Research Interests

Awards

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NSERC Chair Design Engineering Interdisciplinary Innovation Medical Technologies

2019-01-01
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Professor of the Year

2019-01-01
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ANSYS Hall of Fame Winner

2015-01-01
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New Technology Spine Care

2014-01-01

Courses

MECH 463 - Final Year Capstone Design Project MECH 393 - Machine Element Design MECH 561 - Biomechanics Musculoskeletal Systems MECH 290 - Graphic Design MECH 292 - Conceptual Design

Requirements for McGill University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.2
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:86
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
Prerequisites
B.Sc. degree or equivalent M.D. degree
Application Checklist
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  • 2 Letters of Reference
  • CV
  • Personal Statement
  • Confirmation of Supervision
  • Research Project Proposal
Specialization Notes

Department: Department of Medicine. Program: Experimental Medicine.