Camilo Giraldo

Mechanical Design, Biomechanics, Control Systems, Dynamics, Instrumentation and Measurements

B.S. in Engineering (Olivet Nazarene University)
M.S., Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering (University of Kansas)

ENGR 324 Control Systems
ENGR 373 Instrumentation & Measurement

Dr. Giraldo joined the Messiah Engineering team in the Fall of 2022. Prior to Messiah University, Dr. Giraldo taught at Olivet Nazarene University as an Assistant Professor, and at the University of Kansas as a Graduate Teaching Assistant. At Olivet Nazarene University, Dr. Giraldo taught sophomore and senior level engineering courses, as well as mentored industry focused senior design projects. At the University of Kansas, Dr. Giraldo taught Programming for Mechanical Engineers, and was responsible for the implementation of Arduino in introductory data acquisition laboratory experiences.

Dr. Giraldo’s research experience covers the assessment of human balance, and the development of a low-cost medical device able to reduce falls in elderly populations. His work on assessing human balance could lead to the development of an unbiased human balance “ruler”, giving doctors and physical therapists the ability to track human balance. His doctoral education also consisted on using vibrations under people’s feet, which is an inexpensive treatment that could slow down the loss of sensation at the feet, thus reducing fall risk.

The desire of Messiah Engineering to help others with the knowledge we have was the main reason why he chose to work for Messiah University. He hopes to use his research and future experiences in the Collaboratory to impact as many populations as possible, while at the same time empowering students by increasing their engineering skills.

Dr. Giraldo is originally from Medellin, Colombia, and is married to Katelynn Giraldo. Outside his work, Katelynn and Camilo enjoy hiking in nature, and traveling around the world.