David A. Vorp (born July 29, 1964) is an American bioengineer, researcher, entrepreneur, and academic administrator noted for his contributions to aortic aneurysm

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and

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, and tissue engineered vascular grafts. He currently holds the titles of Associate Dean for Research at the

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and the

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Professor of Bioengineering, with secondary appointments in the departments of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Surgery, Chemical & Petroleum Engineering, and the Clinical & Translational Sciences Institute at the University of Pittsburgh. He also serves as the co-director of the Center for Medical Innovation., the acting director of the university's GRID Institute, and the director of the Vascular Bioengineering Laboratory.

Education

Vorp received his BS and PhD in

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, in 1986 and 1992, respectively, from the University of Pittsburgh. His dissertation, under adviso
K. R. Rajagopal
was �
Finite element modelling and analyses of nonlinearly elastic, orthotropic, vascular tissue in distension
”

Research

After receiving his PhD in 1992, Vorp joined the

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, Department of

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, as research assistant professor, and later promoted to

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in 1997,

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with tenure in 2003, and full

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in 2008. In 1996 he was appointed as one of the core faculty of the Swanson School's new Department of Bioengineering, and in 2011 moved his primary faculty appointment to that department, keeping secondary appointments in the School of Medicine. In 2012 he became associate dean for research for the Swanson School. He is the principal investigator of th
Vascular Bioengineering Laboratory
located at the University of Pittsburgh Center for Bioengineering in the Pittsburgh Technology Center.

Awards and honors

Vorp was elected as a Fellow of the

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in 2018,

American Society of Mechanical Engineers The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) is an American professional association that, in its own words, "promotes the art, science, and practice of multidisciplinary engineering and allied sciences around the globe" via "continuing edu ...

in 2010,

Biomedical Engineering Society BMES (the Biomedical Engineering Society) is the professional society for students, faculty, researchers and industry working in the broad area of biomedical engineering. BMES is the leading biomedical engineering society in the United States and w ...

in 2008, and the American Institute for Medical & Biological Engineers in 2005. In 2011 he received the Van C. Mow Medal from ASME, which recognizes “demonstrated meritorious contributions to the field of bioengineering through research, education, professional development, leadership in the development of the profession, mentorship to young bioengineers, and with service to the bioengineering community.” In 2012, he became the first non-MD President of the International Society for Applied Cardiovascular Biology and was re-elected for a second term in 2014. His other executive roles include ASME Bioengineering Division Chair from 2013 to 2014, two terms on the BMES Board of Directors, and two terms as BMES Secretary. * Elected Founding President of SB3C Foundation (2015) * Elected to the World Council of Biomechanics (2014, limited to 40 members worldwide) * Carnegie Science Award for Life Sciences (2013) * Swanson School of Engineering Board of Visitors Faculty Award (2012) * Van C. Mow Medal, ASME (2011) * University of Pittsburgh Innovator Award (2009, 2010, in recognition of innovation development efforts that have resulted in licenses to industry and start-up companies in the past year) * Distinguished Lecturer, Columbia University, Department of Biomedical Engineering (2009)

Humanitarian causes

Vorp serves on the board of directors fo
Big World Project
an organization whose mission is to rescue and care for street children around the world.

References

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