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Scott L. Delp is a professor in the Department of Bioengineering and Department of Mechanical Engineering at Stanford University, where he is the Director of the Wu Tsai Human Performance Alliance. He specializes in biomechanics and human movement science, leading various research initiatives aimed at optimizing human performance and catalyzing innovations in health. As the founding chairman of the Bioengineering Department, Delp has significantly influenced the field through his development of software tools such as OpenSim, which facilitates collaboration amongst researchers studying human movement. With over 325 published articles, he has authored a textbook on biomechanics and has co-founded multiple health technology companies. His leadership extends to prominent NIH initiatives related to rehabilitation research and mobile health. Delp's numerous accolades include being elected a member of the U.S. National Academy of Engineering and receiving the Muybridge Award from the International Society of Biomechanics. He earned his Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from Stanford University and has held faculty positions at prestigious institutions, fostering a strong emphasis on translating research into practice.
Wu Tsai Human Performance Alliance • Stanford, California
Leading a university-wide initiative focused on optimizing human performance through research.
Restore Center • Stanford, California
Directing the NIH national center dedicated to real-world rehabilitation outcomes.
Mobilize Center for Big Data in Mobile Health • Stanford, California
Overseeing a center focusing on big data applications in mobile health.
Bioengineering Department • Stanford, California
Managed academic department and guided research and teaching initiatives.
The Computer Science department emphasizes research potential. GRE General is currently optional but recommended for some tracks.