Callie Branyan
About Callie Branyan
Callie Branyan is a Senior Research and Development Engineer at Sandia National Laboratories with extensive experience in robotics and mechanical engineering.
Company
Callie Branyan is currently employed at Sandia National Laboratories, where she has been working as a Senior Research And Development Engineer since 2020.
Title
Callie Branyan holds the position of Senior Research And Development Engineer at Sandia National Laboratories.
Education and Expertise
Callie Branyan earned a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Robotics from Oregon State University, where she studied from 2016 to 2020. She also holds a Master’s degree in Robotics from Oregon State University, attained over the course of two years from 2016 to 2018. Additionally, she completed her undergraduate education at the University of Arizona, earning a degree in Mechanical Engineering between 2012 and 2016.
Background
Callie Branyan has accrued comprehensive experience across a variety of roles and institutions. Prior to her current role at Sandia National Laboratories, she was a Graduate Research Assistant at Oregon State University. Her practical experience spans several internships, including positions at World View Enterprises, NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, and NASA Aeronautics Academy. She has also worked in research capacities at Lunar and Planetary Laboratory and Congaree National Park, as well as served as a Student Web Developer at the University of Arizona's College of Agriculture and Life Science.
Achievements
Among her notable achievements, Callie Branyan developed a snake-inspired skin that improved the locomotion capabilities of a soft robot by 335%. She also created the first fully soft, undulating robot in 2016 with the goal of studying locomotion and environmental interactions. Her work primarily focuses on designing robots that can function in extreme environments, particularly space robotics. She has substantial experience in utilizing SolidWorks, 3D printing, circuit design and fabrication, woodshop skills, and metal fabrication.