Patrick Kirby

Patrick Kirby is an accomplished academic and researcher with a robust background in mechanical and biomedical engineering. Currently serving as an Assistant Teaching Professor at Villanova University since August 2023, Patrick leads the Capstone Design course and previously held the position of Visiting Assistant Teaching Professor, focusing on Senior Capstone, Freshman Design, and Engineering Economics within the Department of Mechanical Engineering. Earlier roles include Scientist 1 at the Jefferson Institute for Bioprocessing, Senior Lecturer, and Lecturer at Rowan University, and a series of instructional and research positions at Drexel University, where responsibilities included computational modeling and course facilitation. Patrick's educational credentials encompass a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering and a Master’s degree from Villanova University, along with a PhD in Biomedical Engineering from Drexel University.