Brody Todd

Brody Todd, from Youngstown, Ohio, is pursuing a master’s degree in mechanical engineering at Stanford School of Engineering. He earned his bachelor’s degree in honors robotics and control engineering from the United States Naval Academy, where he conducted research on robotic additive manufacturing (AM) as a Trident Scholar. Brody aims to drive innovation in robotics and AM, while strengthening public-private partnerships to advance the military’s autonomous capabilities. At Stanford, he hopes to explore how emerging technologies can drive sustainable economic opportunities in underserved communities through policy and governance. During his time in Annapolis, Brody conducted unmanned aerial vehicle research during an internship at MIT-Lincoln Laboratory, and served in leadership roles as 7th Company commander, Plebe Summer Battalion commander, and vice president of the Navy club basketball team, affording him the opportunity to lead over 800 midshipmen. Following his graduate program, Brody will serve as an aviator in the U.S. Marine Corps.