Robert Fleisig

he/him

Engineering
  • robert@mcmaster.ca

Overview

Robert Fleisig is an Associate Professor at the Walter G. Booth School of Engineering Practice and Technology (W Booth School) in the Faculty of Engineering. Robert is the co-leader of the IMPACT Initiative, an interdisciplinary collaboration between Engineering, Biology/Science, Occupational Therapy and Medicine, McMaster Alumni, Community Healthcare Partners, and volunteer clients. The project brings together students from various academic disciplines to encourage learning and innovation by addressing challenges experienced by the aging population and people living with disabilities.

Affiliations

  • Associate Professor
  • Faculty of Engineering, McMaster University
  • Fellow, Canadian Engineering Education Association
  • Member, McMaster Institute for Research on Aging (MIRA), McMaster University
  • Associate Member, Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering

Education

  • BASc, University of Waterloo
  • MEng, McMaster University
  • PhD, McMaster University
  • PEng (Registered Professional Engineer in Ontario)

Related Projects

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