Dylan Crocker
About Dylan Crocker
Dylan Crocker is a Trainee in the T32 Training Program in Musculoskeletal Research and has experience as a Data Processing Engineer at KinaTrax. He holds a PhD in Mechanical Engineering (Biomechanics) from Case Western Reserve University and has worked in various research and engineering roles across several institutions.
Current Role at National Institutes of Health
Dylan Crocker is currently a trainee in the T32 Training Program in Musculoskeletal Research at the National Institutes of Health. He has been in this role since 2020, contributing to research initiatives focused on musculoskeletal health. His work involves collaboration with leading researchers and participation in advanced training programs aimed at enhancing knowledge and skills in this specialized area.
Professional Experience in Data Processing
Since 2021, Dylan Crocker has worked as a Data Processing Engineer at KinaTrax. In this role, he is responsible for processing and analyzing data related to biomechanics and sports performance. His experience at KinaTrax builds on his background in mechanical engineering and research, allowing him to apply technical skills in a practical setting.
Educational Background in Mechanical Engineering
Dylan Crocker has an extensive educational background in mechanical engineering. He earned a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Mechanical Engineering with a focus on Biomechanics from Case Western Reserve University from 2020 to 2022. Prior to this, he completed a Master of Science (MS) in Mechanical Engineering (Biomechanics) at Duke University from 2018 to 2019. He also holds a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from Cleveland State University, which he obtained from 2016 to 2018.
Previous Research Assistant Positions
Dylan Crocker has held positions as a Graduate Research Assistant at both Duke University Health System and Case Western Reserve University. At Duke University, he worked from 2018 to 2019, contributing to various research projects. He continued his research at Case Western Reserve University from 2020, where he has been involved in advanced studies in biomechanics and musculoskeletal research.
Early Career Experience
Before his current roles, Dylan Crocker gained valuable experience as a TrackMan/KinaTrax Stringer for the Tampa Bay Rays in 2019, where he worked for six months in the Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina area. He also completed a Mechanical Engineering Co-op at Emerson from 2016 to 2018 in Elyria, Ohio, which provided him with practical engineering experience in a corporate environment.