Secretary-General
Julie Steele
Biomechanics Research Laboratory
Department of Biomedical Science
Faculty of Health & Behavioural Science
University of Wollongong
Northfields Ave
Wollongong, NSW 2522
Australia
Tel: +61 2 4223 1881
Fax: +61 2 4221 4096
E-mail: julie_steele@uow.edu.au
The International Society of Biomechanics (ISB) was formed to promote the study of all areas of biomechanics at the international level, although special emphasis is given to the biomechanics of Human Movement. The Society encourages international contacts amongst scientists, promotes the dissemination of knowledge, and forms liaisons with national organizations.
Secretary/Treasurer
Ted Gross
American Society of Biomechanics (ASB)
University of Washington
Tel: +1 206-341-5604
E-mail: tgross@u.washington.edu
The American Society of Biomechanics (ASB) was founded in October 1977. The purpose of the Society is to provide a forum for the exchange of information and ideas among researchers in biomechanics. The term biomechanics is used here to mean the study of the structure and function of biological systems using the methods of mechanics.
General Secretary
Dr. Patrick Prendergast
Department of Mechanical Engineering - Trinity College
Dublin 2, Ireland
Tel: +353 1-6081383
Fax: +353 1-6795554
E-mail: pprender@tcd.ie
The European Society of Biomechanics (ESB) was founded at a meeting of 20 scientists from 11 countries in Brussels on May 21, 1976. The participants decided to create a new society, the European Society of Biomechanics. Biomechanics was defined as "The study of forces acting on and generated within a body and of the effects of these forces on the tissues, fluids or materials used for diagnosis, treatment or research purposes." The primary goal of the ESB was formulated as "To encourage, foster, promote and develop research, progress and information concerning the science of Biomechanics."
Secretary-General
Chih-Han Chang
National Cheng Kung University
Institute of Biomedical Engineering
Tainan, Taiwan
Tel: 886-6-275-7575 ext. 63427
Fax: 886-6-234-3270
E-mail: cchang@mail.bme.ncku.edu.tw
The Taiwanese Society of Biomechanics (TSB) has the purpose of promoting the research and development of biomechanics and cooperating with related organizations. Applications for membership in the Taiwanese Society for Biomechanics are considered by the Membership Committee quarterly.
