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Reuben Kraft is a Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering and has a joint appointment with the Institute for Computational Data Sciences at Penn State University. His research focuses on biomechanics, mechanobiology, and mechanical sciences, particularly in the areas of computational solid mechanics, finite element analysis, numerical modeling, and blast physics. Dr. Kraft’s work incorporates high-performance computing to address complex problems in biomechanics, such as the effects of head impacts in sports and the development of innovative healthcare technologies. He holds a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from Johns Hopkins University, awarded in 2008. His extensive publication record includes numerous journal articles covering topics from axonal injury modeling to simulations of biological tissues under impact. Dr. Kraft is actively involved in teaching and mentoring students at both the undergraduate and graduate levels and is recognized for his contributions to mechanical engineering through various awards including the PSEAS Premier Teaching Award and the Outstanding Presentation Award from the Penn State Center of Neural Engineering. Furthermore, he has played a significant role in organizing conferences and serving on various committees related to mechanical engineering and biomechanics.
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