Robert West

Robert West is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Virginia Tech, located in Blacksburg, VA. He holds positions in the Faculty, Advisory Board, Leadership, and is part of the Chaired professorships and fellowships within the department. His office is 437 Goodwin Hall, with contact details at (540) 231-7185.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, University of Missouri, Columbia (1988)
• M.S. in Mechanical Engineering, University of Missouri, Columbia (1984)
• B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, University of Missouri, Columbia (1979)

Research focuses on Solid Mechanics, Aerodynamics, Drones, Machine Design, Mathematical Analysis, and Modeling. His work bridges theoretical and applied engineering, with contributions to educational methodologies in mechanical systems. No specific grants, awards, or recent publications are listed in the provided text.