Brian Mann

Brian Mann is Professor in the Thomas Lord Department of Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science at Duke University's Pratt School of Engineering. His research focuses on nonlinear dynamics and vibration using analytical, numerical, and experimental techniques.

Research Interests: Fundamental investigations of dynamical systems with applications in robotics, energy harvesting, electromechanical devices, and medical instrumentation. Recent work includes surgical robotics, vibration control, and biomechanical modeling.

Awards & Honors:

• Philip E Doak Award (2013)
• ASME Elected Fellow (2013)
• ONR Young Investigator Award (2008)
• NSF CAREER Award (2003)

Grants & Projects: Principal Investigator for Office of Naval Research and NSF projects including thermal modeling for dive planning and surgical robotics traineeships. Leads multi-institutional collaborations in medical technology development.