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Dr. Matthew B. Parkinson Associate Professor of Engineering Design and Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering
The Pennsylvania State University 213 Hammond Building University Park, PA 16802	Phone: 814-863-9079 Fax: E-Mail: parkinson@psu.edu
Webpage: http://www.mattparkinson.com/

Expertise:
Rigorous methods for the design of artifacts for use by people. This includes areas like: biomechanics, biomedical design, ergonomics, rehabilitation engineering, motion modeling and prediction, optimization, product platforms, and mechanical design.

Education:
Ph.D. Biomedical Engineering, University of Michigan, 2004
M.S. Industrial and Operations, University of Michigan, 2003
M.S. Mechanical Engineering, Brigham Young University, 1998
B.S. Mechanical Engineering, Brigham Young University, 1996

Positions Held:
Associate Professor, The Pennsylvania State University, 2011-Present
Assistant Professor, The Pennsylvania State University, 2005-2011
Adjunct Lecturer, University of Michigan, 2004
Instructor, Mechanical Engineering, University of Michigan, 2003

Honors/Awards:
Penn State Engineering Society Outstanding Teaching Award, 2009
Arch T. Colwell Merit Award for outstanding paper in mobility engineering, Society of Automotive Engineers, 2005
Excellence in Oral Presentation award, Society of Automotive Engineers, 2004
Excellence in Oral Presentation award, Society of Automotive Engineers, 2003

Affiliations:
ASME International
SAE International
ASEE
American Society of Biomechanics