Dr. Adam Wittek

Professor

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Biography

Adam Wittek is a Professor and the Deputy Director of the Intelligent Systems Medicine Laboratory at the University of Western Australia. He holds a PhD in Engineering from Chalmers University of Technology in Gothenburg, Sweden, and a Master’s degree in Applied Mechanics from the Warsaw University of Technology in Poland. His teaching focuses on mechanical engineering design and manufacturing, specifically courses like Analysis Design Machine Components and Materials Manufacturing. His research interests are primarily in computational biomechanics, including surgical simulation, disease progression mechanisms, and injury analysis and prevention. He has conducted significant research in automotive R&D and has worked at renowned research institutions in Japan. Wittek is recognized for his contributions to the fields of bioengineering and impact biomechanics, with a notable h-index of 30 and numerous collaborations in global research projects related to biomechanics and injury prevention.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2004-01-01 — Present

University of Western Australia • Perth, Australia

Joined as a Research Fellow, now a Professor and Deputy Director of Intelligent Systems Medicine Laboratory.

Researcher

2002-01-01 — 2004-01-01

Toyota Central Research Development Laboratories • Japan

Worked in automotive research and development.

Researcher

1998-01-01 — 2002-01-01

Japan Automobile Research Institute • Japan

Conducted research related to automotive engineering.

Software Engineer Intern

1997-01-01 — 1998-01-01

ESI Group • France

Developed computer-aided engineering software.

Researcher

1992-01-01 — 1994-01-01

Central Institute Labour Protection • Warsaw, Poland

Focused on occupational safety research.

Awards

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Sir George Julius Medal

2012-01-01
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Ralph H. Isbrandt Automotive Safety Engineering Award

2004-01-01

Requirements for University of Western Australia

Master Program
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IELTS
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Reading
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Writing
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Speaking
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TOEFL
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Reading
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Writing
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Speaking
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Total
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