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Dr. Patrick O'Malley serves as Professor and Chair of the School of Engineering at Benedictine College, holding a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from The Catholic University of America (2012).
His academic credentials include:
- BME in Mechanical Engineering, The Catholic University of America (2006)
- MME in Mechanical Engineering, The Catholic University of America (2007)
- Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, The Catholic University of America (2012)
O'Malley specializes in vibration measurement techniques, particularly laser Doppler vibrometry, with research spanning explosives/landmine detection systems, Caribbean seelpan vibration characterization, and space instrumentation. His NASA Goddard contributions include Hubble Space Telescope instrument analysis (Wide Field Camera 3/UVIS) and robotic satellite servicing development.
He teaches core mechanical engineering courses including Statics, Dynamics, Design of Machinery, System Dynamics and Control, Mechanical Measurement Lab, Robotics, and Finite Element Analysis.
Professional recognition includes:
- Outstanding Teaching Award (2019) from American Society of Engineering Education MidWest Section
His work bridges academic instruction with practical applications in defense technology, aerospace engineering, and precision measurement systems.
