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Dr. Michael Peshkin is a Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Northwestern University and Engineering Education Lead at the Segal Design Institute since 2021. He holds the Allen K. and Johnnie Cordell Breed Senior Professor in Design (2020-2023) and previously the Bette and Neison Harris Professor in Teaching Excellence (2015-2018) and Charles Deering McCormick Professor of Teaching Excellence (2011-2014).
Education:
- PhD in Physics, Carnegie Mellon University (1987)
- MS in Experimental Solid State Physics, Cornell University (1984)
- BA in Physics, University of Chicago (1979)
Research Interests span robotics, surface haptics, and rehabilitation robotics, focusing on human-machine interfaces and tactile feedback systems. His work has led to four spin-off companies: Mako Surgical (surgical robotics), Kinea Design (rehabilitation robotics), Tangible Haptics, and Tanvas (haptic touchscreen technology).
Scientific Awards include:
- ASEE Ralph Coats Roe National Educator Award (2017)
- Fellow, National Academy of Inventors (2014)
- Multiple teaching excellence professorships
Teaching Innovations include Lightboard technology for real-time handwritten instruction and courses in Mechanical Engineering, Python Programming, and Maker Electronics. He actively collaborates in the Center for Robotics and Biosystems at Northwestern.
