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Richard W. Kent is the Frederick Tracy Morse Professor and Chair of the Department of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering at the University of Virginia, with courtesy appointments in Biomedical Engineering and Orthopaedic Surgery. He co-founded the UVA Center for Applied Biomechanics and has over 25 years of expertise in automobile safety and injury biomechanics. His research focuses on biomechanical characterization of injuries to the trunk, head, and lower extremities, aging’s impact on injury tolerance, and elite athlete protection.
Education:
- B.S. Mechanical Engineering, University of Utah
- M.S. Mechanical Engineering, University of Utah
- Ph.D. Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering, University of Virginia
Research Interests: Injury biomechanics, automotive safety, sports safety, computational modeling, and the biomechanics of aging. His work includes developing injury risk functions, finite element models, and protective technologies for athletes.
Awards:
- Fellow of the Society of Automotive Engineers
- Fellow of the Association for the Advancement of Automotive Medicine
- John Paul Stapp Award
- Technology Review’s TR100
Advising & Grants: Mentored over 70 graduate students. Active in industry collaborations, including roles with the NFL/NFLPA Engineering Committee and the National Basketball Association’s Injury Mechanism Working Group.
Labs & Teams: Co-founder and leader of the UVA Center for Applied Biomechanics, advancing research in injury prevention and biomechanical analysis.
