Dr. Robb Olsen

Associate Professor

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Biography

Robb Olsen is an Adjunct Associate Professor in the Engineering Graduate Professional Programs at Duke University's Pratt School of Engineering. With a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Toledo obtained in 1982, he further pursued a Master of Science degree from Procter & Gamble in 1988. Robb has also completed additional training, including the Innovator Residence program at Northwestern University from 2015 to 2016. He previously held the position of Assistant Teaching Professor in Engineering Design & Innovation at Pennsylvania State University from 2020 to 2021. Olsen has been involved in various publications, contributing to research in areas such as consumer behavior and emotional responses, and his work has been recognized in the academic community. He teaches specialized courses related to engineering management, reflecting his commitment to fostering innovation within the field.

Research Interests

Courses

EGRMGMT 591: Special Readings Engineering Management EGRMGMT 590: Advanced Topics Engineering Management

Requirements for Duke University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.2
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Multivariable Calculus Introduction to Physics (mechanics) Introduction to Chemistry
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Specialization Notes

Department of Biomedical Engineering (MS program)