My name is Andrew Schulz, and I have recently graduated with my Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta, GA, studying soft matter and robotics inspired by the elephant trunk. Additionally, I worked to utilize computer vision and frugal hardware to advance wildlife conservation by developing conservation tools.

I am currently a postdoctoral researcher at the Max Planck Institute for Intelligent Systems in the Haptic Intelligence department under the direction of Dr. Katherine Kuchenbecker. I am studying the sensory systems of animals to create new devices, sensors, and materials. Additionally, I am working on developing new sustainability initiatives through research and education utilizing edge devices in the classroom and in research studies. Aside from that, I enjoy doing science communication in my work and have a true passion for working and collaborating with Zoo facilities, museums of natural history, and aquariums.

I am actively looking for a tenure-track position at a research-focused institution to study bio-inspired systems of sensing and actuation to design new technologies. Additionally, I am hoping to work in an interdisciplinary engineering department that allows me to continue pursuing utilizing computer vision and frugal science for sustainable development. Some of my research projects are highlighted below.