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Richard M. Greenwald is an Adjunct Professor of Engineering at Dartmouth College's Thayer School of Engineering. He serves as CEO of Bionic Skins in Bedford, MA, and is a Co-Founder and former CEO of Simbex in Lebanon, NH, as well as a Co-Founder of iWalk in Cambridge, MA. His research focuses on biomechanics, injury prevention, rehabilitation, and sports equipment innovation.
Education:
- BSE in Biomedical Engineering, Duke University, 1986
- MSE in Biomedical Engineering, Dartmouth College, 1988
- PhD in Bioengineering, University of Utah, 1997
Research Interests: Dr. Greenwald’s work addresses biomechanical solutions for injury prevention in sports and military contexts, rehabilitation technologies, and advanced product development. He has pioneered innovations in concussion detection systems and pediatric rehabilitation devices, leveraging his expertise in engineering and clinical applications.
Awards:
- Excellence in Safety Award from USA Hockey
- Fellow of the National Academy of Inventors (NAI)
- Fellow of the American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering (AIMBE)
- NH Business Excellence Award (2018)
- RESNA Leadership Award (2018)
Grants & Initiatives: His research has secured grants including $6.2 million for rehabilitation technologies and $150K from the Dartmouth Innovations Accelerator. He co-founded the National Institute for Sports Science and Safety (NISSS) and leads teams advancing medical devices through partnerships like the TREAT initiative.
Labs & Teams: Active in Simbex’s concussion research and Thayer School collaborations, Dr. Greenwald integrates academic and industrial innovation to drive real-world applications in safety and assistive technologies.
