David M. Wootton

David M. Wootton is a Professor of Mechanical Engineering at The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art within the Albert Nerken School of Engineering, holding a primary appointment in the Department of Mechanical Engineering where he leads research and teaching in biomedical applications of mechanics.

His academic credentials include:

• BS in Mechanical Engineering, Cornell University (1987)
• MS in Mechanical Engineering, MIT (1990)
• PhD in Mechanical Engineering with Biomedical Engineering focus, Georgia Tech (1998)
• Postdoctoral Fellowship in Biomedical Engineering, Johns Hopkins University (1998-2000)

Dr. Wootton's research centers on biofluid mechanics, biosolid mechanics, and biotransport modeling, with significant contributions to understanding obstructive sleep apnea through MRI-based airway modeling, developing CAD/CAM tissue engineering scaffolds, and elucidating arterial thrombosis mechanisms. His work bridges computational modeling with experimental validation to address cardiovascular disease and respiratory disorders, while simultaneously innovating engineering education through microfluidics and particle image velocimetry integration into undergraduate curricula.

His scientific impact has been recognized through:

• Research Fulbright Award (2017)
• C.V. Starr Distinguished Professorship (2016)

Dr. Wootton actively mentors students across all academic levels on projects spanning injury biomechanics, medical device design, and tissue engineering, with current research funded by National Institutes of Health and National Science Foundation grants. He collaborates with Professor Delegrammatikas and lab manager John Consiglio on NSF-sponsored initiatives to modernize fluid mechanics education, while contributing to Cooper Union's Benjamin Menschel Civic Projects Lab and AACE Lab for interdisciplinary engineering applications.