Adam Wittek

Adam Wittek is a Professor and Deputy Director of the Intelligent Systems for Medicine Laboratory at the Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Western Australia. He also serves as Mechanical Engineering Programme Chair. His research focuses on computational biomechanics, biomedical engineering, and impact injury analysis, with notable contributions to surgical simulation, abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) modeling, and computational grid optimization. He has held roles at Toyota Central R&D Labs, Japan Automobile Research Institute, and ESI Group prior to his academic appointment in 2004.

Wittek’s education includes a PhD in Engineering (Chalmers University of Technology, 2000) and an MSc in Applied Mechanics (Warsaw University of Technology, 1992). His work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly in advancing medical technologies and safety innovations.

His research interests span finite element analysis, meshless methods, and medical image computing. Recent articles highlight advancements in AAA kinematics, brain shift correction, and computational fluid dynamics in biomedical contexts. He has secured grants totaling over $8M, including ARC and NHMRC funding for projects like 'Brain-skull interface biomechanics.'

• Recipient of Sir George Julius Medal (2012) and SAE Ralph H. Isbrandt Automotive Safety Award (2004)
• Editorial roles at Modelling and Australian Journal of Mechanical Engineering
• Supervised 12 doctoral projects, with active collaborations across 10+ countries

Wittek leads the Computational Biophysics for Medicine in 3D Slicer project, advancing open-source tools for clinical applications. His lab develops patient-specific models for neurosurgery and cardiovascular applications.