Richard Skalak, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Richard Skalak

American biomedical engineer

Date of Birth: 05-Feb-1923

Place of Birth: New York City, New York, United States

Date of Death: 17-Aug-1997

Profession: university teacher, biomedical engineer

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Aquarius

Richard Skalak (February 5, 1923 – August 17, 1997) was a pioneer in biomedical engineering.
He is known for his groundbreaking work in the mechanics of blood flow, bone growth, white blood cell response to infections, and biological implications and responses to implants.
He won numerous significant scientific honors over his career, including election to the National Academy of Engineering in 1988.
He is the namesake of the ASME Richard Skalak Award.