Michael Hudoba

Michael Hudoba serves as Associate Professor and Department Chair in the Department of Engineering, Computer Science, and Physics at Otterbein University, where he also holds a Faculty Trustee position. His academic foundation was built entirely at The Ohio State University through rigorous engineering training.

His educational credentials include:

• B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, The Ohio State University (2009, magna cum laude)
• M.S. in Mechanical Engineering with user-centered product design focus, The Ohio State University (2011)
• Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, The Ohio State University (2016)

Dr. Hudoba's research pioneers the intersection of nanotechnology and biophysics through DNA origami engineering. He develops nanoscale machines that measure biological forces, exemplified by his Guinness World Record-winning DNA 'Script Ohio'. His work bridges molecular biology, mechanical engineering, and computational modeling to create functional nanodevices for biological interrogation.

Analysis of his 2016-2017 publications reveals consistent innovation in DNA nanostructure mechanics, particularly in force measurement methodologies and defect tolerance analysis. These contributions advance both fundamental nanomechanics understanding and practical applications in bionanotechnology and biomedical engineering.

His distinguished recognitions include:

• Guinness World Record for biological design (2015)
• Hayes Graduate Research Forum 1st Place award (2013)

Dr. Hudoba demonstrates exceptional commitment to mentorship and STEM outreach, having served as BIOMOD graduate mentor (2012-2014) and co-developing nationally implemented roller-skating STEM curricula with United Skates of America since 2013. His ongoing educational initiatives reach Columbus-area schools through sustained outreach since 2010.

His research legacy began in The Ohio State University's Nanoengineering and Biodesign Lab, and at Otterbein he now directs departmental strategy while fostering cross-disciplinary collaboration across engineering, computer science, and physics domains.