Principal Investigator
David Restrepo
Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering
Postdoc. Northwestern University, 2018.
Postdoc. Purdue University, 2017.
PhD. Engineering, Purdue University, 2015
MSc. Engineering, Universidad EAFIT, Medellin, Colombia, 2012
BSc. Mechanical Engineering, Universidad EAFIT, Medellin, Colombia, 2010
Ph.D. Students
Juan David Navarro
MSc. Engineering, Universidad EAFIT, Medellin, Colombia, 2019
BSc. Mechanical Engineering, Universidad EAFIT, Medellin, Colombia, 2015
Juan Sebastián Rincón Tabares
juansebastian.rincontabares@my.utsa.edu
MSc. Engineering, Universidad Autónoma de Manizales, Manizales, Colombia, 2019
BSc. Mechanical Engineering, Universidad Autónoma de Manizales, Manizales, Colombia, 2015
M.S. Students
James White (co-advised: Prof. Lyle Hood)
B.S. Biomedical Engineering, Texas A&M University, 2017 (Concentration: Biomechanics)
James has a keen interest in new product development within the medical device industry. After graduation, he plans on either returning to industry to work as a Mechanical R&D Engineer or continuing his education in a Ph.D. program.
David Berard (co-advised: Prof. Lyle Hood)
David Berard graduated Summa Cum Laude with his Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering at UTSA in the spring of 2018. He currently in pursuit of a Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering degree.
Undergraduate Students
Jens R Knudsen III
Mechanical engineering major in his 3rd year of study.
Military veteran with 13 years of experience in precision test equipment calibration and maintenance.
Passionate about engineering and it's applications to space exploration.
Hayden Bilbo
Hayden is a third year undergraduate student in Mechanical Engineering at UTSA. His research interest includes materials and aerospace engineering.
Alex Mendoza
Alex Mendoza is an undergraduate student majoring in Mechanical Engineering at UTSA. His main interest is Automotive Manufacturing. After graduating, Alex Alex plans to either get his MBA or Masters in Mechanical Engineering.
Joshua Gale
Joshua Gale is an undergraduate Biomedical Engineering student at UTSA. He is passionate about biomaterials, 3D-printing, drug delivery, and regenerative medicine. Currently, Joshua is working as the project lead on developing an integrated bandage for chronic wounds. He has a strong work ethic and is always ready to brainstorm new and innovative ideas for every problem that he encounters. After graduating, Joshua hopes to pursue a PhD while researching artificial kidney design and implantation.
Visiting Students
Juan Camilo Velasquez
Juan Camilo Velasquez is a fifth-year undergraduate student of Mechanical Engineering at Universidad EAFIT in Medellin, Colombia. His main interest are Aerospace Engineering, and Materials Science.