David J. Cappelleri is the Assistant Vice President for Research Innovation in the Office of Research, B.F.S. Schaefer Scholar & Professor in the School of Mechanical Engineering, and Professor in the Weldon School of Biomedical Engineering (by Courtesy) at Purdue University.  Prof. Cappelleri founded the Multi-Scale Robotics & Automation Lab (MSRAL) that performs cutting-edge research on robotic and automation systems at various length scales.  His research interests include mobile microrobotics for biomedical and manufacturing applications, surgical robotics, automated manipulation and assembly, and unmanned aerial and ground robot design for agricultural and space applications. Prof. Cappelleri has received various awards, such as the NSF CAREER Award, Harvey N. Davis Distinguished Assistant Professor Teaching Award, the Association for Lab Automation Young Scientist Award, and is an ASME Fellow.  Prof. Cappelleri received a Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering degree from Villanova University, a MS in Mechanical Engineering degree from The Pennsylvania State University, and a PhD degree in Mechanical Engineering & Applied Mechanics from the University of Pennsylvania.