Savio L-Y Woo is an American bioengineer currently the Distinguished University Professor of Bioengineering at University of Pittsburgh.[1][2][3] He was born in Shanghai, China, in 1942 and immigrated to the United States prior to entering university.[4]

Woo was elected to the National Academy of Medicine in 1991[5] and the National Academy of Engineers in 1994 for "contributions to orthopaedic bio-mechanics and tissue engineering and understanding of sports injury, repair, and remodeling".[6]

In honor of his contributions to the field of biomechanics, the Bioengineering Division of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers established the Savio L.Y. Woo medal in 2016.[7] This medal is awarded annually to an engineer who has demonstrated excellence in the translation of biomedical science and engineering to clinical practice .

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  1. ^ "Savio L-Y Woo". pitt.edu. Archived from the original on 2018-03-28. Retrieved May 13, 2017.
  2. ^ "Savio L-Y Woo". pitt.edu. Retrieved May 13, 2017.
  3. ^ "Savio L-Y Woo". Retrieved May 13, 2017.
  4. ^ "Curriculum Vitae" (PDF). www.pitt.edu. Retrieved November 14, 2020.
  5. ^ "Member". National Academy of Medicine. Retrieved September 4, 2022.
  6. ^ "Dr. Savio L-Y. Woo".
  7. ^ "Savio L-Y. Woo Translational Biomechanics Medal".