Yi Hong named a fellow of Biomedical Engineering Society
The Biomedical Engineering Society (BMES) has named Yi Hong, a Distinguished University Professor of bioengineering at The University of Texas at Arlington, as a fellow.
“I am very honored to be named as a fellow of the Biomedical Engineering Society,” Hong said. “This recognition encourages me to strive to promote biomedical engineering research and education in human health care and to continue to serve the biomedical engineering community.”
Hong is the third faculty member in UTA’s College of Engineering to be named a BMES fellow. Kytai Nguyen, the Alfred R. and Janet H. Potvin Distinguished Professor in Bioengineering, and Robert Eberhart, professor emeritus of bioengineering, also received the honor.
Hong earned his Ph.D. in materials science and engineering at Zhejiang University, then worked as a postdoctoral researcher and later as a research assistant professor in the McGowan Institute for Regenerative Medicine at the University of Pittsburgh before joining UTA in 2012.
His research focuses on developing functional and bioactive biodegradable soft materials and translational research for tissue repair and regeneration, specifically for cardiovascular disease treatment and women’s and children’s health care. He has published more than 100 peer-reviewed papers in the field of biomaterials and holds 12 patents. He has received many awards, including the National Science Foundation CAREER Award, the BMES Junior Investigator Award and an American Heart Association Established Investigator Award. He is also a fellow of the American Heart Association, the American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering and the Royal Society of Chemistry, and is a senior member of the National Academy of Inventors.
“Dr. Hong has reached a pinnacle with BMES, and I extend my hearty congratulations. His hard work and dedication to his research and his students make him deserving of the honor,” said Michael Cho, the Alfred R. and Janet H. Potvin Endowed Chair in Bioengineering.
The BMES is the professional society for students, faculty, researchers and industry professionals in biomedical engineering The nonprofit organization represents more than 6,800 individuals, and about 6% of members have been named fellows, which is awarded to individuals who “demonstrate exceptional achievements and experience in the field of biomedical engineering and hold a record of membership and participation in the society.”
- Written by Jeremy Agor, College of Engineering