Bioinspired Smart Materials and Systems

Description

The Bio-Inspired Systems and Structures Technical Committee of the Smart Materials, Adaptive Structures, and Intelligent Systems (SMASIS) division in the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) exists to foster the creation of societally significant biologically-inspired research areas by bringing leading researchers from government, academia, and industry together.  The committee aims to advance the state-of-the-art of bio-inspired systems and structures by strengthening ties with the engineering and scientific disciplines including mechanical, aerospace and biomedical engineering, evolutionary biology, cellular and molecular biology, organic chemistry, and STEM education.

 Leadership (2022-2023)

Contact these leaders using the ASME Volunteer Leader Directory.

Chair: Joseph Najem
Vice-Chair: Ya Wang
Secretary: TBD
TC Awards Contact(s): Caterina Lamuta
Past Chair: Jovana Jovanova

Awards

Best Conference Paper

Awarded annually by members of the Bioinspired Smart Materials and Systems TC for a high-quality conference paper.