Dr. Nick Fey is currently an Assistant Professor in the Walker Department of Engineering with a research focus in Biomechanical and Biomedicine Engineering. He works with the Systems for Augmenting Human Mechanics Laboratory, which focuses on lower limb prosthetic devices.
Q&A with Nick Fey
Q: What is your home state or country?
A: New Braunfels, TX
Q: How do you deal with Zoom fatigue?
A: Remember you don’t have to sit down for Zoom meetings!
Q: What have you been binging during quarantine?
A: Breakfast tacos and walking at the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
Q: What are you looking forward to most in 2021?
A: I’m excited to have people on campus again and the excitement that that brings. Also, I miss getting to have nonverbal communication with students.
Q: What would you say to prospective students looking to join Mechanical Engineering at UT?
A: To me, mechanical engineering has so much depth that other engineering disciplines might not have. These different skills can lead you further into your future career.