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David L. Trumper is a Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). He has been affiliated with MIT since 1993, holding various academic ranks including Assistant and Associate Professor before attaining his current full Professorship. His academic journey includes degrees from MIT in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (B.Sc., 1980; M.Sc., 1984; Ph.D., 1990). Prior to MIT, he held academic positions at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte and industry roles at Hewlett-Packard and Waters Chromatography Division of Millipore.
Trumper’s research focuses on precision mechatronic systems, magnetic levitation, novel actuators and sensors, and biomedical device development. Key areas include high-precision motion control, magnetic suspensions, and applications in energy systems and bioengineering. He has contributed to advancements in linear motors, bearingless motors, and microphysiological systems (organs-on-chips).
His honors include the IFAC Mechatronics Paper Prize (2014 and 2016), the 2017 NI Engineering Impact Award, and the MIT Committed to Caring Award. Trumper has also been involved in professional service, including roles on the NASCENT NSF Engineering Research Center Advisory Board and organizing committees for ASPE meetings.
In teaching, he coordinates MIT’s Independent Activities Period and contributes to graduate admissions. His patents span electromagnetic imaging, bearingless motors, and microfluidic devices. Research labs associated with his work include LevLab and FlexLab, focusing on mechatronics and control systems education and advanced applications.
