Dr. Myers’ research examines the biomechanics of head impact neck injury with the goal of injury prevention.  He is considered by many as the preeminent researcher in this field worldwide, having over 100 manuscripts and publications on the subject.  Among Dr. Myers’ many honors are the Stapp Award of Recognition and the Isbrandt Award for automotive safety from the Society of Automotive Engineers.  He is a six-time winner of the Stapp Award for research in impact biomechanics, more than any other individual, and also a winner of the Bertil Aldman award for impact biomechanics research.  Dr. Myers has worked with all major organizations concerned with safety in the United States, including the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the Consumer Product Safety Commission and the National Operating Committee on Standards for Athletic Equipment.  He is also a recently elected fellow of the American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering.  Because of his breadth of experience in injury prevention, Dr. Myers was appointed to the position of Senior Scientific Advisor to the National Center for Injury Prevention and Control for two years.   He has also consulted with most major automobile manufacturers and automotive racing organizations worldwide.  Dr. Myers is also a highly regarded educator.  He is a Distinguished Professor at Duke University, having received the Bass Chair in recognition of his accomplishments in research and teaching.  He is the faculty advisor to four student best graduate student paper competition winners at national meetings.  He was responsible for the revision of the Pratt School of Engineering undergraduate curriculum implemented in 2004. He has served as Director of Undergraduate Studies and is currently Director of Graduate Studies for the Department of Biomedical Engineering.