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Noah Cowan's research focuses on the mechanics of motion control in animals and machines, which he terms 'neuromechanics'. As a professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Johns Hopkins University, he founded and directs the Locomotion in Mechanical and Biological Systems (LIMBS) Laboratory. Cowan's lab investigates neuromechanics, locomotion, and robotics, contributing to advancements in neuroprosthetics and physical rehabilitation. He collaborates across disciplines, leveraging unique adaptations in creatures like the electric knife fish to develop algorithms that inform new robotic technologies. Cowan has received the prestigious Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE) and several awards recognizing his teaching excellence and research contributions. He is a fellow of IEEE and active within various scientific societies, contributing to numerous high-impact journals. Cowan's educational background includes a bachelor's degree from Ohio State University and a PhD from the University of Michigan, followed by a postdoctoral fellowship at the University of California, Berkeley.
Johns Hopkins University • Baltimore, MD
Leading research and teaching in mechanical engineering with a focus on neuromechanics and robotics.
Department of Pathology - PhD in Pathobiology. GRE is not required.