Nathan Pickle
About Nathan Pickle
Nathan Pickle is a Group Leader at CFD Research Corporation and a co-founder and advisor at TheraVista Health. He has extensive experience in computational biomechanics and human movement analysis, with a strong background in both research and software development.
Work at TheraVista Health
Nathan Pickle serves as a Co-founder and Advisor at TheraVista Health since 2022. In this role, he contributes to the organization's mission by leveraging his expertise in rehabilitation and assistive devices. His involvement focuses on guiding strategic initiatives and fostering innovation within the company.
Current Role at CFD Research Corporation
Nathan Pickle has held multiple positions at CFD Research Corporation since 2018. He currently serves as a Group Leader, a role he has occupied since 2022. Prior to this, he worked as a Senior Research Scientist from 2021 to 2022 and as a Research Scientist from 2018 to 2021. His work involves leading projects that integrate computational biomechanics and human movement analysis.
Education and Expertise
Nathan Pickle holds a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Mechanical Engineering from Colorado School of Mines, where he studied from 2013 to 2016. He also earned a Master of Science (MS) in Engineering - Systems from the same institution, studying from 2010 to 2013. Additionally, he obtained a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Physics from Abilene Christian University from 2006 to 2010. His educational background supports his broad technical expertise in computational biomechanics and software development, particularly in AR/VR applications.
Previous Experience
Before his current roles, Nathan Pickle worked at the University of Texas at Dallas as a Postdoctoral Research Associate from 2016 to 2018. He also served as a Graduate Research Assistant at Colorado School of Mines from 2011 to 2016. His earlier experiences include positions as an Undergraduate Tutor and Teaching Assistant at Abilene Christian University, a Summer Research Intern at Los Alamos National Laboratory, and an Undergraduate Research Assistant at Abilene Christian University.
Professional Skills and Values
Nathan Pickle is recognized for his strong communication skills, enabling effective interaction with engineers, clinicians, software developers, customers, and investors. He values thoughtfulness, clarity, and professionalism in his work. He thrives in challenging technical environments and has a proven track record of collaborating with dedicated teams on complex projects.