Scott A. Banks

Scott A. Banks is a Professor in the Department of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering at the University of Florida, holding additional Graduate Faculty Status in Biomedical Engineering (BME). Based in MAEA 318, Gainesville, he can be contacted via email (banks@ufl.edu) or phone ((352) 392-6109).

His academic credentials include:

• PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (1992)
• MS in Biomedical Engineering, Case Western University (1988)
• BS in Biomedical Engineering, Case Western University (1985)

Professor Banks specializes in orthopaedic and joint mechanics across healthy, injured, and replaced states. His research develops quantification techniques for musculoskeletal biomechanics, surgical planning models, and medical robotics systems. These innovations have yielded joint replacement implants deployed in over 100,000 patients and numerous medical device patents.

He maintains active leadership in professional societies including ASME, the Knee Society, the American Society for Biomechanics, and the Orthopaedic Research Society. He served as President of the International Society for Technology in Arthroplasty in 2013 and continues on its Board of Directors.

No scientific awards are documented in the provided materials.

While holding BME Graduate Faculty Status implies student advising responsibilities, no specific advisees or grant details are listed.