Dr. Oumar Barry is an Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering in the College of Engineering at Virginia Tech. He brings specialist knowledge in machine vibration and robotics. He is also the co-founder/CEO of BNB Transfer Corp., where he manages operations, partner integrations, and new product launches. Dr. Barry holds a Ph.D. degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Toronto. He is a member of Professional Engineers of Ontario (PEO). He has held numerous engineering positions at Hydro One Inc. (formerly Ontario Hydro). Dr. Barry is the recipient of numerous awards, including the 2020 NSF CAREER award.