James Rudolph

James Rudolph is an Assistant Professor of Industrial Design at the University of Notre Dame's Department of Art, Art History, and Design, within the College of Arts and Letters. He holds an MS in Human Factors in Information Design from Bentley University and a BID from Syracuse University. His research focuses on healthcare solutions, medical device startups, and integrating human-centered design into corporate culture. Notable awards include the IDEA Design Award (2021), Eddies Award (2021), and McCloskey Grand Prize (2020). He co-leads NIH-funded projects totaling over $15 million, including wearable health monitoring systems and disease detection technologies. Teaching includes courses like Advanced Design Studio and Digital Solid Modeling, with high student evaluations. Active in professional societies, he serves on the IDSA Education Council.

Education:

• MS in HFID, Bentley University (2012)
• BID, Syracuse University (2006)

Research Interests: Industrial Design's role in cross-disciplinary healthcare innovation, human-centered design for medical startups, and design leadership in tech-driven solutions.

Grants/Awards: Co-PI on NIH/DOD grants for health monitoring systems (totaling $15M+), including smart E-nose systems and wearable biosensors.

Advising/Service: Thesis advisor for impactful MFA/BFA projects (e.g., addiction support tools, social impact awards). Founded the Notre Dame Design Student Portfolio Portal.