Ellen Marie Arruda

Born: Unknown

Country of Birth: USA

Nationality: USA

Ethnicity: White

Pennsylvania State University BS Engineering Science 1985 & MS Engineering Mechanics 1988; MIT PhD Mechanical Engineering 1992

Field of Study: Mechanical Engineering

Institution/Corporation: University of Michigan

Degrees & Memberships: Member: College of Fellows American Institute for Medical & Biological Engineering (2022)National Academy of Engineering (2017)American Academy of Mechanics (2009)American Society of Mechanical Engineers (2008)Society of Engineering Science (2008)Orthopaedic Research Society*American Association for the Advancement of Science

Awards: 2021 A.C. Eringen Medal, Society of Engineering Science; 2019 Nadai Medal, ASME; 2018 James R. Rice Medal, Society of Engineering Science; 2017 Harold Johnson Diversity Service Award, University of Michigan; 2015 Outstanding Engineering Alumnus Award, Pennsylvania State University; 2014 Distinguished Faculty Achievement Award, University of Michigan; 2014 Trudy Hoebner Service Excellence Award, College of Engineering University of Michigan; 2012 Ann Arbor Spark Best of Boot Camp Award; 2012 Ted Kennedy Family Team Excellence Award, College of Engineering University of Michigan; 2012 Excellence in Research Award, American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine; 2006-07 Research Excellence Award, College of Engineering University of Michigan; 2006 Centennial Fellow, Dept of Engineering Science & Mechanics Pennsylvania State University; 2004 Outstanding Achievement Award, ME Dept University of Michigan; 1997-2002 NSF CAREER Award; 1997-2000 3M Untenured Faculty Research Award; 1995 Career Development Award, University of Michigan; 1995 Outstanding Teaching Award, MEAM Dept University of Michigan; 1993 General Electric Junior Faculty Fellowship; 2023 Borelli Award, American Society of Biomechanics

Achievements: American mechanical engineer; researches mechanical properties of polymers & tissue engineering with applications including the design of improved football helmets, artificial tooth enamel that can withstand high-shock & high-vibration environments & nanolayered composite materials that are lightweight, strong as steel, & transparent;