Dr. Gregory P. Behrmann

Dr. Gregory Behrmann

Professor

Engineering
gbehrmann@captechu.edu

Dr. Behrmann joined Capitol Technology University in 2025 and currently serves as a Full-Time Faculty Member in the Department of Engineering. He was a Clinical Associate Professor of Biomedical Engineering at The Catholic University of America from 2012-2025. During that time, he also served as an Associate Dean in the School of Engineering, Director of the National Academy of Engineering Grand Challenges Scholars Program, and Director of the Engineering New Frontiers Engineering Camp for high school students. 

Prior to his academic career, Dr. Behrmann worked in industry for more than 20 years. He has held senior engineering positions at the Army Research Laboratory, Corvis Corporation, and Potomac Photonics, Inc.  In addition to his experience in industry and university academics, Dr. Behrmann was an award-winning technology education teacher at Friendship Collegiate Academy, a Washington, DC public charter school. He holds a PhD in Mechanical Engineering from The Catholic University of America.

Areas of Expertise

  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Micro Fabrication Methods
  • Optical Engineering
  • Manufacturing

Education

  • PhD in Mechanical Engineering, The Catholic University of America, 2009
  • MS in Mechanical Engineering, Johns Hopkins University, 1992
  • BS in Mechanical Engineering, Drexel University, 1989

Publications and Presentations

  • G.P. Behrmann, J. Hidler, M.S. Mirotznik, “Fiber optic micro sensor for the measurement of tendon forces,” BioMedical Engineering OnLine, 11:77 (2012).
  •  Z. Lu, C.A. Schuetz, S. Shi, C. Chen, G.P. Behrmann, D.W. Prather, “Experimental demonstration of self-collimation in low index contrast photonic crystals in the millimeter wave regime,” IEEE Transactions on Microwave Theory and Techniques, Vol.53, pp.1362-1368 (2005).
  • E.G. Johnson, J. D. Brasher, D. Gregory, P. Erbach, M. Duignan, G. Behrmann, S. H. Lee, W. Daschner, P. Long, “Optical Recognition of Phase Encrypted Biometrics,” Optical Engineering, Vol. 37, No.1, pp. 18-26 (1998).
  • G. P. Behrmann and M. T. Duignan, “Excimer laser micromachining for rapid fabrication of diffractive optical elements,” Applied Optics, 36, pp. 4666-4674, (1997).
  • G.P. Behrmann and J. N. Mait, “Hybrid Optics: Combinations of Refractive and Diffractive Optics,” in Micro-Optics: Diffractive and Refractive Elements for Micro-Optical Systems, H. P. Herzig, ed., (Taylor and Francis Ltd., London), 1997.
  • G. P. Behrmann and J. P. Bowen, “The Influence of Temperature on Diffractive Lens Performance,” Applied Optics. 32, pp. 2483-2489, (1993).

Awards and Honors

  • Catholic University Provost’s Award for Teaching Excellence over a 10 or more-year period, 2024
  • Catholic University Provost’s Award for Teaching Excellence in Early Career, 2016
  • The Charles H. Kaman Teaching Excellence Award, Catholic University School of Engineering, 2013, 2014, 2022
  • DC Catholic Business Network, Finalist, Volunteer of Year, 2019