Ben Hightower

Ben Hightower is a mechanical engineer and applied scientist currently working as a Senior Engineer in Emerging Technology at Apple. Previously, Hightower served as a PhD Researcher in Aerodynamics at Stanford University, where they focused on designing experiments inspired by bird flight and contributed to multiple publications. They also gained experience as a Visiting Researcher at Duke University, exploring nanomaterials and their applications. Hightower started their academic journey at UC Berkeley, pursuing a dual BS in Materials Science and Engineering and Mechanical Engineering.