Carl Nelson

Dr. Carl Nelson has been on the faculty at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL) since 2005. His research focus includes robotics, mechanical systems design and applications, including medical devices and medical robotics. He teaches in the areas of kinematics, design and medical devices. Dr. Nelson is a Fellow of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) International and a Senior Member of the National Academy of Inventors (NAI). He has authored well over 200 peer-reviewed research publications and is named as an inventor on over a dozen patents. He currently serves as Associate Dean for Undergraduate Programs in the College of Engineering at UNL.