Assistant Professor, Engineering
woodrusr@jmu.edu
Contact Info
Website: https://www.stevenrwoodruff.com/
Education
- B.S. Civil Engineering at Tufts University - 2017
- M.S. Civil Engineering at the University of Michigan - 2019
- Graduate certificate in Science, Technology, and Public Policy - 2022
- Ph.D. Civil Engineering at the University of Michigan - 2022
Courses Taught
- ENGR 112 - Engineering Decisions
- ENGR 311 - Fluid Mechanics
Research Interests
Professor Woodruff's research focuses on modeling and discovering the unique multi-physical behaviors of origami-inspired structures and mechanisms. He has developed a simulation tool for curved-crease origami validated by theories from classical mechanics and experimental tests. Using well-designed crease patterns, Professor Woodruff aims to leverage origami folding to solve problems in structural design and acoustic control.