Robb Eric Olsen

Robb Eric Olsen serves as an Adjunct Associate Professor in the Engineering Graduate and Professional Programs at Duke University's Pratt School of Engineering, teaching advanced courses in Engineering Management including EGRMGMT 591 and EGRMGMT 590. Previously, he held positions as Assistant Teaching Professor at Pennsylvania State University (2020-2021) and Innovator in Residence at Northwestern University (2015-2016).

His educational background includes:

• B.S. from The University of Toledo (1982)
• M.S. from Procter and Gamble (1988)

Dr. Olsen's research bridges engineering management with behavioral science, focusing on consumer psychology applications and defense technology innovation. His work demonstrates consistent integration of human factors engineering into military solution development, as evidenced by recent collaborations highlighted in Pratt School of Engineering publications. Current projects emphasize real-world defense applications through student-led initiatives.

Professional activities include founding TransOrbital Dynamics LLC and leading Department of Defense innovation programs, with notable features in university news coverage from September 2024 ('In Pratt Course, U.S. Military Finds Solutions for Real-World Problems') and February 2023 ('Aiming High to Innovate With the Department of Defense').