Rich Bauernschub

Rich Bauernschub is a Lecturer in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Johns Hopkins University and lead instructor of the Senior Design capstone class. With 25+ years of industry experience, he specializes in guiding students through rigorous product development lifecycles for industry sponsors. He holds a B.S. (1993) and M.S. (1995) in Mechanical Engineering from Johns Hopkins University and the University of Maryland College Park, respectively.

• Education:
• Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering, Johns Hopkins University (1993)
• Master's in Mechanical Engineering, University of Maryland College Park (1995)

His research interests focus on bridging industry needs with academic innovation through hands-on design projects. He advocates for disability rights through roles on two Maryland councils. Recent student projects include autonomous lunar soil testing devices and load-sensing algorithms for forklift safety.