Bioengineering Division

The ASME Bioengineering Division is focused on the application of mechanical engineering knowledge, skills and principles from conception to the design, development, analysis and operation of biological systems.

The Division's technical activities are organized through the Fluid Mechanics, Design, Dynamics, & Rehabilitation, Biotransport, Cell & Tissue Engineering, Solid Mechanics Technical Committees, and the Education Committee.

Social media pages: Twitter and LinkedIn

 

Mission​

Our mission is to foster bioengineering research and innovation, creating a vibrant global community that advances biology and healthcare through engineering solutions. ​

 

Purpose​

We are driven by a commitment to educate, mentor, and inspire engineers. We bridge academic, industry, and government communities, cultivating collaboration and shared knowledge.​

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Vision​

Our vision is to be the eminent hub for cutting-edge, innovative engineering solutions in biology and healthcare, establishing ourselves as the go-to source for the global bioengineering community

Strategic Goals -

• Re-imagine conference activities in the summer and fall to foster relationships with the bioengineering community.
• Establish year-round engagement opportunities.
• Continue to expand efforts to embrace differences in upbrining, class and thinking.
• Increase interactions and industry and goverment stakeholders and other ASME Divisions.

Journal of Biomechanical Engineering

Purpose: The Journal of Biomechanical Engineering reports research results involving the application of mechanical engineering principles to the improvement of human health. The scope of relevant topics ranges from basic biology to biomedical applications and includes theoretical, computational, experimental, and clinical studies.

Scope: Biofluid mechanics, including biomicrofluidic systems; Bioheat and biomass transfer; Biomechanics of reproduction and women's health; Bone biomechanics and mechanobiology; Cardiovascular biomechanics; Cell and tissue engineering; Cell mechanobiology and biomechanics; Gait and kinesiology; Growth and remodeling; Injury biomechanics; Mechanics of biomaterials; Orthopedic biomechanics; Physiological systems; Prothesis and artificial organs; Pulmonary biomechanics; Soft and hard tissue biomechanics

Diversity and Inclusion:The Technical Committee on Publications and Communications endorses the commitment of ASME to support diversity and to create and ensure inclusive and ethical practices for publishing as well as the science and engineering professions.

BED Executive Committee 2024-2025:
Past Chair - Alisa Clyne
Chair - Spencer Lake
Secretary - Guy Genin
Secretary, Elect - Craig Goergen
Treasurer - Parisa Saboori
Member, at Large, Member Affairs - Matthew Fisher
Member, at Large Student Relations - Zhenpeng Qin
Member, at Large - Grace O'Connell
Member, at Large - Ethan Kung
Member, at Large - Jessica Oakes
Member, at Large - Bob Hauck
Communications & Outreach - Yaling Liu
Communications & Outreach - Hoda Hatoum
DEI Committee Chair - Elaheh Rahbar

BED Student Leadership Team:
Student Leadership Committee Chair, Luke Mattar
Student Leadership Committee Co-Chair, Jeremy Warren

ASME Staff Liaison, Sr. Manager, Techincal & Engineering Communities - April Tone

Stay tuned for new Bioengineering Division activities to come at: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/2539874/.

Register today at: https://event.asme.org/SBC. 
 

BED Technical Committee

We have a great group of volunteers who work with our Technical Committees to create solutions and networking opportunities to those in bioengineering. Check out the link above to get connected.
 

In addition to nominating members for ASME Fellow Grade, the Division's Awards Committee reviews and selects recipients for the following special recognition awards:

Society Level Awards

Nomination Deadline: September 1

• Herbert R. Lissner Medal (Previously a division-level award, 1977-1986)
• Y.C. Fung Young Investigator Award (Previously a division-level award, 1986-1998)
• Van C. Mow Medal
• Savio L-Y. Woo Translational Biomechanics Medal
• Robert Nerem Education and Mentorship Medal
• Edward Grood Interdisciplinary Team Science Medal in Bioengineering

Note: Nomination forms for the above awards are available from each award page linked above.

Division Level Awards

• Bachelor's Level Best Paper Award
• Master's Level Best Paper Award
• Ph.D. Level Best Paper Award
• Richard Skalak Award for Best Paper in Journal of Biomechanical Engineering

Related Awards

The Fritz J. and Dolores H. Russ Prize is conferred by the National Academy of Engineering, but may be of interest to members of ASME's Bioengineering Division. Please contact NAE directly with questions about or nominations for this award.

Melville Medal
Honorary ASME Member
ASME Medal
Kate Gleason Medal
 

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Important Award Information For Recipients of Monetary Awards

Please note that honorariums cannot be distributed without receipt of applicable tax forms. If you are a recipient of a monetary award, you will be contacted by ASME staff regarding tax forms you will need to complete, as well as how to submit them to us.

Connect with the Bioengineering Division on LinkedIn, and Twitter!

NEW! The 2025 ASME Election Packet is here.

The 2024 Bioengineering Newsletter is here. Click the link below to view and share!
Bioengineering Newsletter2024

Election Positions are open! Take a look here to see how you can be part of the future leadership of the Bioengineering Division

Did you miss the recent Bioengineering Division Webinars discussing AI? Take a look at the links below:

• ASME Bioengineering AI Session – Overview Background - https://players.brightcove.net/1711318824001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6345369311112

 

• ASME Bioengineering AI Session - Research: reviews, manuscripts, journal guidelines, research protocols - https://players.brightcove.net/1711318824001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6345370179112

 

• ASME Bioengineering Generative AI in Engineering Education -  https://players.brightcove.net/1711318824001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6345371258112

2023 Newsletter

Grood Medal Announcement

NEW! 2022 Bioengineering Division Newsletter

2021 BED Newsletter

BED Paper Writing Workshop