Brendan Smith

Brendan Smith is an Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Loyola Marymount University's Frank R. Seaver College of Science and Engineering. He joined LMU in 2017, focusing on empowering students through engineering solutions for complex health challenges. His research emphasizes assistive technology and neuro-rehabilitation, particularly stroke recovery.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree from Harvey Mudd College
• Graduate studies at UC Irvine

Research Interests:

Dr. Smith directs the REACT Lab, developing devices like the Resonating Arm Exerciser (RAE) for post-stroke arm rehabilitation and repurposing robotic driving simulators to assess cognitive/motor skills for stroke/TBI survivors. His work bridges engineering design with human-centric problem solving.

Labs & Teams:

The REACT Lab fosters interdisciplinary collaboration between undergraduate and graduate students, emphasizing hands-on research in assistive technology and human control theory applications.

Teaching Philosophy:

Believes in integrating liberal arts perspectives into engineering education to cultivate well-rounded leaders who address global challenges through critical thinking and creativity.