Philip Swaney

Philip joined CTTC in August 2016 and is responsible for licensing and market analysis of physical science and engineering technologies. Prior to joining CTTC, Phil was a graduate student at Vanderbilt University in the Medical Engineering and Discovery Lab led by Dr. Robert Webster III. He also spent time as a technology transfer intern at CTTC. In his graduate work, Phil developed a number of needle-sized surgical robots and tools in collaboration with expert surgeons for the treatment of diseases in the lung and brain.

Philip received his B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from The Pennsylvania State University and his Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from Vanderbilt University. 

Academic degree: 
Ph.D.
Job title: 
Manager, Licensing and Strategic Initiatives
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Phone number: 
615.322.1067