Michael PeshkinProfessor of Mechanical EngineeringBette and Neison Harris Professor in Teaching Excellence
Contact Info
2133 Sheridan Rd., Room G.311 Evanston, IL 60208
847-491-5674Affiliated Programs
About
Michael Peshkin, recently named Charles Deering McCormick Professor of Teaching Excellence, is a faculty member in Northwestern’s Department of Mechanical Engineering.
His research is in the fields of human-robot interaction, haptics, sensors, and rehabilitation robotics. He created the core technology of what is now Mako Surgical, and has also co-founded companies in human-assist robotics (Cobotics), rehabilitation robotics (Kinea Design), and tactile display (Tangible Haptics).
Peshkin received a BS in physics from the University of Chicago and a PhD in physics from Carnegie Mellon University (1987). In addition to his interests in human interface and biomedical devices, he enjoys bringing his physics and electronics background to the conceptualization and prototyping of innovative sensors.
Education
PhD, Physics, Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA, 1987
MS, Experimental Solid State Physics, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY, 1984
BA, Physics, University of Chicago, Chicago, IL, 1979
Research Interests
Robotics, surface haptics, human-machine interface, rehab robotics, sensors and actuators.