Frances Sheehan Gavelli
About Frances Sheehan Gavelli
Frances Sheehan Gavelli is a Senior Research Engineer at the National Institutes of Health, where she has worked since 2005. She has a strong background in Mechanical Engineering and has held various academic and research positions, contributing to international collaborations and grant-funded projects.
Current Role at National Institutes of Health
Frances Sheehan Gavelli has been serving as a Senior Research Engineer at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) since 2005. In this role, she focuses on advancing research initiatives in Bethesda, MD. Her extensive experience at NIH includes a previous position as Staff Scientist and Director of Training from 2003 to 2005. Throughout her tenure, she has contributed to various research projects and collaborations, enhancing the institution's mission in health-related research.
Previous Academic Positions
Prior to her current position, Frances Sheehan Gavelli held academic roles at the University of Maryland, Baltimore, and The Catholic University of America. She served as an Assistant Professor at the University of Maryland from 2003 to 2005 and at The Catholic University of America from 1998 to 2003. These roles involved teaching and mentoring students in Mechanical Engineering, contributing to the academic community in the Washington D.C. Metro Area.
Education and Expertise
Frances Sheehan Gavelli holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Mechanical Engineering from Stanford University, where she studied from 1992 to 2007. She also earned a Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering from Stanford University from 1990 to 1992 and a Bachelor's degree in the same field from Hofstra University from 1985 to 1990. Her educational background provides a strong foundation for her research and engineering expertise.
Research Contributions and Collaborations
Frances Sheehan Gavelli is an investigator on two international grants, one funded and one pending, as part of her collaborations in the Netherlands, France, and Australia. She has been a principal investigator on three active research protocols and has developed a training program for Rehabilitation Medicine, serving as its director from 2009 to 2015. Her work has led to peer-reviewed publications and successful grantsmanship.
Committee Involvement and Peer Review Activities
Frances Sheehan Gavelli has actively participated in various departmental and clinical center-wide committees. She served as the director of training for the Rehabilitation Medicine Department and is involved in grant review panels and peer reviews for various journals. Her contributions to these committees and review activities reflect her commitment to advancing research and education in her field.