Dr. Andrew Robbins

Dr. Robbins is a Research Assistant Professor in the department of Multidisciplinary Engineering at Texas A&M, and holds joint faculty positions in the department of Mechanical Engineering and the Institute of Biosciences and Technology at Texas A&M. He also serves as an Adjunct Assistant Professor of Biomedical Engineering at Houston Methodist Hospital in the department of cardiovascular sciences. Currently, Dr. Robbins' primary appointment is in the EnMed program, where he teaches the biodesign process, manages the program's Innovation Center, and serves as Director of Admissions. Dr. Robbins pursues research in medical device design and innovation, orthopedic biomechanics, blast-induced traumatic brain injury, soft tissue mechanics, and mechano-bioreactor design for tissue engineering. He has published research in the fields of orthopedics, tissue engineering, and blast induced traumatic brain injury, and disclosed numerous inventions. Dr. Robbins is a member of BMES, ASME, ORS, and ASTM.