Olivia Wilburn

Graduate Student Researcher
Ph.D. Student, Mechanical Engineering

Email: Olivia.wilburn@colorado.edu

Hi there! I'm thrilled to be a part of the Burleson Lab, where I get to channel my passion for making the world a better place through innovative design and research. With a background in Physics (B.S.) and Mechanical Engineering (M.S.), I’m all about finding practical, sustainable solutions that enhance well-being. My work dives into humanitarian and qualitative research, where I focus on understanding and enhancing the factors that contribute to human well-being, especially through innovative design and methods. By exploring and improving current engineering practices, I aim to create better outcomes that genuinely support and uplift human quality of life and sustainability. My journey has always been driven by a desire to contribute meaningfully to humanitarian causes, and I’m excited to dive into research that truly makes an impact.

When I’m not in the lab, you can catch me enjoying life in the mountains, coaching ice hockey, or hanging out with friends!

Education:

  • M.S., Mechanical Engineering, University of Colorado Boulder

  • B.S., Physics, Mathematics Minor, The State University of New York (SUNY) Cortland