Kevin Granata

Kevin Granata
Born(1961-12-29)December 29, 1961
Toledo, Ohio, U.S.
DiedApril 16, 2007(2007-04-16) (aged 45)
Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Virginia, U.S.
Alma materOhio State University
Purdue University
Known forRobotics and mobility expertise
Cerebral palsy research
Scientific career
FieldsMechanical engineering
Orthopedic surgery
InstitutionsVirginia Tech
Wake Forest University
University of Virginia

Kevin P. Granata (December 29, 1961 – April 16, 2007) was an American professor in multiple departments including the Departments of Engineering, Science and Mechanics (in which he was tenured) and Mechanical Engineering at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech), in Blacksburg, Virginia. Granata held an additional academic appointment as a professor in the Virginia Tech-Wake Forest School of Biomedical Engineering and was an adjunct professor at the University of Virginia in the Department of Orthopedic Surgery. During the Virginia Tech shooting, he shepherded students into his office in order to safeguard them. He was then killed by Seung-Hui Cho after he went to investigate and intervene.[1]

  1. ^ "In Memoriam, Professor Kevin Granata Who Died While Serving Virginia Tech and ESM". Virginia Tech Engineering Science and Mechanics. April 16, 2007. Archived from the original on May 25, 2007.

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