Zach Deal

Education

B.S. University of Notre Dame (2024)

Research

I joined the lab in fall 2023 as a senior mechanical engineering student. I am interested in learning more about robotics and how they can be used to help people in their daily lives. I will be working on prosthetics for both the knee and ankle.

Experience

I am a senior studying mechanical engineering. I have experience in design and mechanical analysis. In the summer of 2021, I was an intern for PACE Collaborative designing HVAC and piping systems for buildings. This past summer, I had an internship at Northrop Grumman Space Systems studying multi-body dynamics in space. This included data processing and gaining a deeper understanding of dynamic robotic systems.

Life

I was born in Wausau, Wisconsin, but currently live in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Growing up near naval bases, engineering has always caught my interest. In my free time, I like to go to the beach, play video games, golf, or explore new restaurants. My dream is to help shape my community in a positive way through my work.