Jason Forman

Jason Forman is an Associate Professor and Associate Director of Graduate Studies for Recruitment at the University of Virginia, Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering. His research focuses on injury biomechanics, automotive safety, and finite element modeling, with expertise in occupant protection, pedestrian injury prevention, and anthropomorphic test device development.

• Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), University of Virginia Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
• Bachelor of Science (BS), University of Virginia Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

Forman’s research addresses critical gaps in automotive safety, including injury mechanisms in automobile collisions, biomechanical modeling of tissues, and the impact of aging and obesity on injury risk. He specializes in experimental biomechanics, finite element analysis, and injury risk function development.

His publications primarily span Biomechanics, Automotive Safety, and Finite Element Modeling, with recurring subfields in Spinal Injury Mechanisms, Pedestrian Safety, Occupant Kinematics, and Population Variability.

Scientific accolades include the University of Virginia MAE Research Scientist of the Year (2017), the Association for the Advancement of Automotive Medicine Young Achiever Award (2014), and multiple publications recognized as Best Scientific Papers.

Forman leads experimental biomechanics research at the Center for Applied Biomechanics, collaborating with Toyota and the US DOT on roadway safety initiatives. His work integrates dynamic testing, computational modeling, and clinical translation to enhance injury prevention strategies.