Jay Humphrey, PhD
John C. Malone Professor of Biomedical Engineering; Department Chair, Biomedical Engineering
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Biography
Jay Humphrey's research interests involve vascular mechanics and mechanobiology: using genetic, pharmacologic, and surgical models to elucidate mechanisms that underlie diverse vascular diseases; developing theoretical frameworks for understanding vascular disease progression and designing clinical interventions; and using computational models to design and evaluate tissue engineered vascular grafts based on concepts of mechanobiology and immunobiology.
Education & Training
- PhDGeorgia Institute of Technology (1985)
Honors & Recognition
Award | Awarding Organization | Date |
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Fellow | International Academy of Medical and Biological Engineering | 2019 |
Collen-Francqui Chair – Belgium | Ghent University and KU Leuven | 2018 |
Doctorate Honoris Causa | École Nationale Supérieure des Mines | 2017 |
H.R. Lissner Medal | American Society of Mechanical Engineers | 2011 |
Academy of Distinguished Engineering Alumni | Georgia Tech | 2010 |
Fellow | American Society of Mechanical Engineers | 2008 |
Regents Professor | Texas A&M University System | 2006 |
Fellow | American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering | 2001 |
First Award | National Institutes of Health | 1998 |
Presidential Young Investigator Award | National Science Foundation | 1996 |
YC Fung Young Investigator Award | American Society of Mechanical Engineering | 1990 |
Young Scientist Award | American Society of Biomechanics | 1987 |
Professional Service
Organization | Role | Date |
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US National Committee of Biomechanics | Chair, US National Committee of Biomechanics (2014-2016) | 2014 - 2016 |
2014 World Congress of Biomechanics | Program Chair, 2014 World Congress of Biomechanics | 2014 |
World Council of Biomechanics (2006-2018) | Member, World Council of Biomechanics (2006-2018) | 2006 - 2018 |
Biomechanics and Modeling in Mechanobiology | Co-Editor in Chief, Biomechanics and Modeling in Mechanobiology (2001-2011) | 2001 - 2011 |