Thomas P. Andriacchi , PhD

Professor
Mechanical Engineering
Stanford University
Stanford, CA

Professor Andriacchi's research focuses on the biomechanics of human locomotion and its biomedical applications to artificial joints, sports injury, osteoarthritis, and neuromuscular disorders. The main focus of Dr. Andriacchi's research is to apply the study of normal and pathological human movement to the evaluation and treatment of musculoskeletal disease and injury. Additionally, Andriacchi is conducting a clinical trial in the design and evaluation of an active intervention for the prevention of non-contact ACL Injuries with the overall goal being to reduce the risk for anterior cruciate ligament injuries. Furthermore, he is the author of more than 100 original papers, over 200 abstracts and numerous book chapters and is an active member of several national and international societies. He is a past member of the Editorial Board for the Journal of Biomechanics and serves on the Board of Associate Editors for the Journal of Orthopedic Research. Among his honors, Dr. Andriacchi has received the Kappa Delta Award, the highest award of the Orthopedic Research Society and the Borelli Award, the highest award of the American Society of Biomechanics. He is past President of the American Society of Biomechanics and past Secretary-Treasurer for the Orthopedic Research Society and a former member of its Board of Directors.