Molly Gallaher

Molly Gallaher graduated in 2024 with her B.S. in biomedical engineering from NC State University. Throughout her undergraduate career she engaged in injury biomechanics research that ignited an interest in automotive safety for vulnerable occupant populations. This interest has led her to pursue a PhD in mechanical and aerospace engineering at the University of Virginia’s Center for Applied Biomechanics.
Molly Gallaher

Education

  • B.S. Biomedical Engineering – North Carolina State University and University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Research Interests 

  • Automotive safety, Occupant protection, Diverse occupant populations, Injury biomechanics

Awards/Affiliations

  • University of Virginia Presidential Fellowship, 2024 
  • University of Virginia Distinguished Fellowship, 2024-2025

Other Interests 

  • Pickleball, sewing, crocheting, cooking, and music