Robert Camp - PhD Student
In general, the goal of my research is to quantify collagen’s mechanosensitivity to enzymatic cleavage by MMPs. Data such as time to cleavage as a function of mechanical load, enzyme bonding, and cleavage force kinetics will be recorded. Using this data, a spring constant curve for collagen will be developed. This understanding can be applied to other potential mechanomes (molecules that are load responsive in nature).
Graduate Education
MS Mechanical Engineering University of New Hampshire, Durham, NH May 2004 Thesis: IR Objective with a 2 Stage Field of View for a Man Portable System.
Undergraduate Education
BS Mechanical Engineering with focus in Aerospace Studies Rochester Institute of Technology, Rochester, NY May 1999.
Work Experience
Robert has 9 years of experience working with mechanical and opto-mechanical systems. He is responsible for designing many man portable IR systems for the Joint Special Operations Command (JSOC) and many opto-mechanical systems used in high energy physics applications at the Lawrence Livermore National Lab NIF facility and the University of Rochester Lab for Laser Energetics.
- Jan 2004-Feb 2007: Adaptive Optics Associates (AOA) Cambridge, MA Senior Mechanical Engineer
- June 1999-Dec 2003: Insight Technology Inc. Londonderry, NH Mechanical Engineer