Research/Areas of Interest:
machine design, nondestructive testing
Education
- B.S., Tufts University, Medford, United States, 1989
- M.S, Tufts University, Medford, United States, 1992
- Ph.D., Tufts University, Medford, United States, 1998
Biography
Gary Leisk pursues research in the areas of: (1) materials processing and characterization; (2) design of automated systems; and (3) robot development using novel soft materials/mechanisms. Working as part of highly interdisciplinary teams, Leisk has focused on applying design skills to the creation of new materials (e.g., composites), structures, and actuation strategies in furthering efforts in tissue engineering and soft-bodied robotics.