Manuel K. Rausch

Manuel K. Rausch serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Aerospace Engineering and Engineering Mechanics at The University of Texas at Austin, where he conducts interdisciplinary research at the intersection of engineering and biomedical science.

His academic journey includes:

• Ph.D. in Engineering from Stanford University (2013)
• Post-doctoral research at Yale University

Dr. Rausch's research centers on soft tissue biomechanics, employing experimental and computational methodologies to investigate myocardium, vascular tissues, heart valves, and skin. His work addresses critical challenges in understanding tissue mechanical behavior under physiological loads, with direct applications for improving medical diagnostics, therapeutic interventions, and next-generation biomedical device design. This research exemplifies the growing synergy between aerospace engineering principles and biomedical innovation.

Dr. Rausch maintains an active research profile through his professional website (www.manuelrausch.com), which serves as the primary portal for his scholarly activities. His career trajectory—from Stanford Ph.D. to industry R&D leadership, Yale postdoc, and UT Austin faculty—demonstrates a committed path in advancing biomechanical engineering solutions for healthcare challenges.