Thomas P. Andriacchi

Thomas P. Andriacchi, PhD

Research Engineer

650/723-8024
650/725-1587 fax

Stanford Webpage

Professor, Departments of Mechanical Engineering and Functional Restoration, Stanford University
Co-Chairman, Biomechanical Engineering Division, Stanford University

BS University of Illinois at Chicago - Electrical Engineering (1969)

MS University of Illinois at Chicago - Mechanical Engineering (1971)

PhD University of Illinois at Chicago - Mechanical Engineering (1974)

Biomechanics of human locomotion and its biomedical applications to artificial joints, sports injury, osteoarthritis, and neuromuscular disorders
Author of more than 150 papers, book chapters, and abstracts
Member of the editorial board of the Journal of Biomechanics
Member of the editorial board of the Journal of Orthopaedic Research
Member of the editorial board of the Journal of Arthroplasty
Member of the editorial board of Gait and Posture
Served as President of the American Society of Biomechanics
Executive Board member of the Orthopaedic Research Society
Member of the Orthopaedic Study Section of the National Institutes of Health
Founding fellow of the American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering

2004 - American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons - Clinical Research Award for a project on factors affecting the treatment of a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament.
1984 - American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine - Excellence in Research Award
1983 - Kappa Delta Award - Outstanding Contributions in the Field of Orthopaedic Surgery
1983 - National Institutes for Health - Research Career Development
1978 - National Institutes for Health - Research Fellowship Award