Richard Debski, professor of bioengineering at the University of Pittsburgh’s Swanson School of Engineering, has been appointed Co-Editor-in-Chief of the American Society for Mechanical Engineers (ASME) Journal of Biomechanical Engineering.
Throughout his career, Debski has published more than 170 peer-reviewed manuscripts and 30 book chapters and review articles. A longtime member of the ASME community and ASME fellow since 2012, Debski has been involved with the society since his undergraduate years at the University of Pittsburgh.
“I’ve been attending ASME conferences since the ‘’90s, and have been deeply involved in the organization throughout my career.” Debski said. “I’ve always wanted to give back to the scientific community, and as an editor, what I really want to do is bring this journal to more societies, share it with more of the scientific community, and increase our impact.”
The Journal of Biomechanical Engineering reports research results involving the application of mechanical engineering principles to the improvement of human health. Debski will share editorial leadership of the journal with Thao (Vicky) Nguyen, professor of mechanical engineering at Johns Hopkins University. Debski and Nguyen will guide the peer-review and publication process for cutting-edge research spanning the full breadth of biomechanics, from cellular and tissue-level mechanics to human motion, fluid dynamics, and medical device design.
“It’s such a tremendous honor to be entrusted with helping guide the scientific direction of a journal that has played such a formative role in my own career.” Debski said. “Serving the biomechanics community in this way is both a huge responsibility and an immense privilege.”
Debski is also a fellow of the American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering (AIMBE) and the Orthopaedic Research Society (ORS). He previously served as an Associate Editor of the journal from 2007 to 2013, and his five-year Co-Editor term will begin March 10, 2026, and run through December 31, 2031.
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