Tim Zehnbauer
About Tim Zehnbauer
Tim Zehnbauer is a Senior Research Engineer at CFD Research Corporation, specializing in biomechanical and physiological algorithms. He has a background in engineering science and mechanics from Virginia Tech and is currently pursuing a Master's degree in Computer Science.
Work at CFD Research
Tim Zehnbauer has been serving as a Senior Research Engineer at CFD Research Corporation since 2021. In this role, he focuses on biomechanical and physiological algorithms, particularly in relation to exoskeleton components. Prior to his current position, he worked at CFD Research Corporation as a Research Engineer from 2016 to 2021, where he contributed to various projects in Huntsville, Alabama.
Education and Expertise
Tim Zehnbauer earned a Bachelor of Science in Engineering Science and Mechanics from Virginia Tech, completing his studies from 2012 to 2016. He is currently pursuing a Master's degree in Computer Science at the University of Alabama in Huntsville. His expertise includes Big Data Analysis, Data Mining, Modelling and Simulation, and Machine Learning, with a focus on developing algorithms for rehabilitation gaming applications.
Research Experience
During his undergraduate studies at Virginia Tech, Tim Zehnbauer worked in the Bio-Inspired Fluids Lab under Dr. Sunny Jung, where he researched leaf-wind mechanics. He also analyzed tracheal compression and abdominal pumping in cockroaches in the Organismal Biomechanics & Bio-Inspired Engineering Lab under Dr. Socha. His research experience includes presenting findings to Technical Points of Contact (TPOCs) and at academic conferences.
Entrepreneurial Ventures
Tim Zehnbauer founded a spinoff company, TheraVista Health, to manage a rehabilitation gaming project. This initiative reflects his commitment to applying his research in practical settings, particularly in the field of rehabilitation through technology.
Personal Projects and Interests
In addition to his professional work, Tim Zehnbauer enjoys creating sensor-run devices with microcontrollers for personal automation projects, such as an automated gardening system. He is also learning hands-on cybersecurity concepts, including penetration testing, in his personal time.