Past Academic Career Achievement Award Recipients

2020

Michael Unser
École polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), Switzerland
For the development of mathematical tools and advanced algorithms for the analysis and reconstruction of images in medicine and biology.

2019

Nicholas A. Peppas
University of Texas at Austin, USA
For seminal contributions to biomaterials and artificial organs, and for the use of diagnostic devices, biosensors and nanoscale systems for treatment of diabetes, autoimmune diseases, cardiovascular diseases and hemophilia.

2018

Neville Hogan
For exceptional contributions of leadership, education and mentorship in the field of biological robotics, neural control of movement, and human-machine interface.

2017

Nitish Thakor
For life long achievements in the elds of biomedical instrumentation and signal processing, neuroprosthesis and neuroengineering, demonstrated through awards, publication, translational activities, and leadership in the society’s conferences and editorial activities.

2016

Maryellen Giger
For outstanding and pioneering contributions to computer-aided diagnosis.

2015

Bin He
For significant contributions to neuroengineering research and education.

2014

Max A. Viergever
For pioneering and outstanding academic leadership in medical imaging research and education.

2013

Theodore W. Berger
For excellence in memory neural prosthesis from the stages of conceptualization to human clinical design.

2012

Peter Hunter
For your pioneering contributions to multi-scale physical modeling of biological systems, especially the Physiome Project.

2011

K. Kirk Shung
For outstanding contributions to biomedical ultrasonic technology and applications.

2010

Robert S. Langer
For outstanding leadership in tissue engineering, drug delivery, biomaterials, and micro- and nanotechnologies for regenerative medicine.

2010

Robert S. Langer
For outstanding leadership in tissue engineering, drug delivery, biomaterials, and micro- and nanotechnologies for regenerative medicine.

2009

Sergio Cerutti
For a meritorious career in biomedical engineering research in the area of biomedical signal processing and the advancement of biomedical engineering education.

2008

Roger Barr
For outstanding pioneering contributions to the field of bioelectricity and leadership in biomedical engineering.

2007

Jose Principe
For an outstanding career in biomedical engineering as exemplified by pioneering technical innovation, mentorship and publication of innovative textbooks.

2006

Jean-Louis Coatrieux

2005

Ewart Carson
For meritorious contributions to the profession of biomedical engineering and to the technical activities of the Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society of the IEEE, as exemplified by service on conference organizations, committee activities and significant contributions as Editor in Chief of the IEEE Transactions on Biomedical Engineering.

2004

Michael R. Neuman

2003

Ante Santic
For fundamental and pioneering contributions to the development and construction of EEG, EMG and ENG Instrumentation and for his leadership in creating biomedical engineering courses in Europe.

2002

Willis J. Tompkins
For a melitorious career in biomedical engineering education as exemplified by excellence in classroom teaching, promotion of design and hands-on experience in the learning process, and publication of textbooks.

2001

John G. Webster
A career of exceptional and meritorious achievement in biomedical engineering education as exemplified by inspirational and innovative teaching and research, publication of texts, course material and writings on engineering education.

2000

Max Schaldach

1999

Fernand A. Roberge

1997

J. Lawrence Katz

1996

Max E. Valentinuzzi

1995

Floyd Dunn

1994

Wilson Greatbatch

1993

John M. Reid

1992

Edwin L. Carstensen