Christopher A. Brown is a Professor in the Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering at Worcester Polytechnic Institute. He completed his PhD studies in Mechanical Engineering at the University of Vermont, and is a Fellow of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers. He has published 100 papers in various journals, and serves as a US delegate to ISO TC213 WG16. His teaching disciplines include surface metrology, axiomatic design, manufacturing, and sports engineering, and his interests include skiing, safety, and sports equipment for reducing injuries.