Yuan-Cheng B. Fung

Recipient
Year
Citation

Yuan-Cheng B.
Fung

Professor Emeritus and Research Bioengineer

University of California, San Diego
2000
Engineering

For his pioneering research and leadership in the fields of bioengineering and aeroelasticity. As author, teacher, editor, and leader, his work and enthusiasm have founded the rigorous study of biomechanics, particularly of the lungs and arteries.

Presented by Dr. Neal Lane, Assistant to the President for Science & Technology, at a black-tie dinner awards ceremony at the National Building Museum, Washington, DC, Friday, December 1, 2000.