Dr. Michael Peshkin

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Biography

Michael Peshkin is a Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Northwestern University, where he holds the title of Allen K. Johnnie Cordell Breed Senior Professor. He earned his Ph.D. in Physics from Carnegie Mellon University in 1987, an M.S. in Experimental Solid State Physics from Cornell University in 1984, and a B.A. in Physics from the University of Chicago in 1979. His research interests include robotics, collaborative robots (cobots), surface haptics, human-machine interfaces, bioinspired electrosense, and sensors and actuators. Peshkin has made significant contributions to the field of robotics through his innovative teaching and research methodologies. He has been recognized with awards such as the ASEE Ralph Coats Roe National Educator Award in 2017 and was named a Fellow of the National Academy of Inventors in 2014. His work has influenced courses and projects that engage undergraduate students in practical engineering concepts from their freshman year, enhancing the Engineering Analysis and Mechatronics Projects courses at the university.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

1987-01-01 — Present

Northwestern University • Evanston, IL

Teaching and developing innovative courses in Mechanical Engineering.

Awards

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ASEE Ralph Coats Roe National Educator Award

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Fellow

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Charles Deering McCormick Professor Teaching Excellence

Requirements for Northwestern University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
U.S. Bachelor's degree or equivalent
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Standard PhD requirements for TGS departments including Chemistry, Physics, and Sociology.