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Dr. Brian D. Jensen is a Professor and Department Chair in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Brigham Young University (BYU). He holds a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Michigan and has also worked as a micromechanism designer at Sandia National Laboratories. His research focuses on Microelectromechanical Systems (MEMS), Compliant Mechanisms, and Carbon Nanotube Applications in biomedical and mechanical contexts.
- Education:
- B.S. and M.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Brigham Young University
- M.S. in Electrical Engineering, University of Michigan
- Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, University of Michigan
Dr. Jensen's research spans MEMS design, carbon nanotube-based biofilm resistance, and compliant mechanism optimization. His work has been recognized with the BYU Young Scholar Award and the Utah Engineers Council Educator of the Year Award. He has supervised numerous graduate students and holds 12 U.S. patents in MEMS and compliant mechanisms.
His recent publications analyze compliant mechanism design, biofilm inhibition via CNT coatings, and microscale manufacturing techniques. Key subfields include boundary condition modeling, antimicrobial surfaces, and miniature spring design.
- Scientific Awards:
- Best Paper Awards
- BYU Young Scholar Award
- Utah Engineers Council Educator of the Year Award
Dr. Jensen teaches undergraduate and graduate courses such as Dynamic System Modeling (MeEn 335), Microelectromechanical Systems (MeEn 550), and mentors capstone teams in MeEn 475/476. He has developed 12 U.S. patents in MEMS and compliant mechanisms.