Stephen Schwaner
About Stephen Schwaner
Stephen Schwaner is an Associate at Exponent and a Graduate Researcher at the Georgia Institute of Technology's Ethier Lab For Biomechanics. He has extensive experience in biomechanics, specializing in glaucoma biomechanics and finite element modeling, with a background in mechanical engineering and bioengineering.
Current Role at Exponent
Stephen Schwaner has served as an Associate at Exponent since 2019. His role involves applying his expertise in biomechanics and mechanical testing to various projects. He is based in Menlo Park, California, where he contributes to the firm's research and development efforts.
Research Experience at Georgia Institute of Technology
Since 2013, Stephen has been a Graduate Researcher in the Ethier Lab for Biomechanics at the Georgia Institute of Technology. His research focuses on computational modeling and experimental characterization of soft tissue mechanical behavior. He has dedicated over 11 years to advancing knowledge in this field.
Educational Background
Stephen Schwaner completed his Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering at the University of Notre Dame from 2009 to 2013. He later pursued a Doctor of Philosophy in Bioengineering and Philosophy at the Georgia Institute of Technology, where he studied from 2013 to 2019.
Previous Work Experience
Before his current roles, Stephen worked as a Research Assistant in the Tissue Mechanics Laboratory at the University of Notre Dame from 2012 to 2013. He also completed internships at Stryker as an R&D Mechanical Engineering Intern in 2013 and at Sandia National Laboratories as a Technical Undergraduate Summer Intern in 2012.
Expertise in Biomechanics
Stephen specializes in glaucoma biomechanics and has expertise in finite element modeling and mechanical testing of biological tissues. He is passionate about communicating research findings to non-specialist audiences, aiming to foster collaboration across disciplines.