Shu Chien

Awards & Honours

Awards Won

Honours

Shu Chien's career is marked by an extraordinary level of recognition within the scientific community, highlighted by his rare membership in all three of the United States' premier scientific academies: the National Academy of Sciences, the National Academy of Engineering, and the Institute of Medicine. This singular achievement underscores the profound and multifaceted impact of his work across diverse scientific disciplines. His leadership extends to having served as president of four major professional societies, the Biomedical Engineering Society, the American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering, the American Physiological Society, and the Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology, demonstrating his significant influence in shaping the direction of biomedical research and education. His extensive publication record, with over 66,000 citations, further illustrates the widespread adoption and influence of his scientific contributions.

AwardsShu Chien has received significant recognition for his pioneering work in bioengineering and physiology. Among his notable accolades is the prestigious Benjamin Franklin Medal in Mechanical Engineering, awarded in 2016 for his groundbreaking contributions to understanding blood flow physics and its application to cardiovascular disease diagnosis. He was also honored with a Leadership Award from the Whitaker Foundation in 1998, acknowledging his influential role and guidance within the biomedical engineering community.

Honours & Distinctions

Member of the National Academy of Sciences

National Academy of Sciences

Recognized for distinguished and continuing achievements in original research.

Member of the National Academy of Engineering

National Academy of Engineering·1997

Elected for outstanding contributions to engineering.

Member of the Institute of Medicine

Institute of Medicine

Honored for professional achievement and commitment to service.

Past President

Biomedical Engineering Society (BMES)

Served as president of this leading professional society for biomedical engineering.

Past President

American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering (AIMBE)

Held the top leadership role in this organization representing medical and biological engineering.

Past President

American Physiological Society (APS)

Led this society dedicated to fostering scientific research in physiology.

Past President

Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology (FASEB)

Served as president of the largest coalition of biomedical research associations in the United States.