Kevin Granata Scientist

Kevin P. Granata (December 29, 1961 – April 16, 2007) was an American professor in multiple departments including the Departments of Engineering, Science and Mechanics (in which he was tenured) and Mechanical Engineering at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech), Blacksburg, Virginia, United States. Granata held an additional academic appointment as a professor in the Virginia Tech-Wake Forest School of Biomedical Engineering and was an adjunct professor at the University of Virginia in the Department of Orthopedic Surgery. During the Virginia Tech shootings, he shepherded students into his office in order to safeguard them. He was then killed by Seung-Hui Cho after he went to investigate and intervene.

Personal facts

Birth date	December 29, 1961
Birth place	Ohio , Toledo Ohio , United States
Nationality	United States
Date of death	April 16, 2007
Place of death	Virginia , Virginia Tech , Blacksburg Virginia
Residence	Blacksburg Virginia
Education	Ohio State University Purdue University
Known for	Cerebral palsy Robotics