The National Academy of Engineering recently announced the Class of 2025. We are happy to let you know that one of our own, Dr. Changfu Wu, was among the elected new members. Changfu is the first alumni of Dr. Woo’s OBL and MSRC Laboratories (1 of 645) to receive this prestigious honor. He is recognized “For propelling the United States to a position of global leadership in early patient access to cutting-edge cardiovascular devices.”
Changfu is an alumnus of the Musculoskeletal Research Center at the University of Pittsburgh. He worked under Dr. Woo as a Post-Doctoral Fellow. He is currently an Expert Mechanical Engineer and Senior Scientific Reviewer in the Division of Cardiovascular Devices, Office of Device Evaluation, Center for Devices and Radiological Health at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Election to the National Academy of Engineering is among the highest professional distinctions accorded to an engineer. NAE members are among the world’s most accomplished engineers from business, academia, and government. Founded in 1964, the NAE provides independent, objective analysis and advice to the nation, offering leadership and insights for a complex world.
Changfu will be formally inducted during the NAE’s Annual Meeting on Oct. 5, 2025.



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Todd Doehring · February 18, 2025 at 9:03 am
This is great! I’m sure that Steve had a lot to do with this as well.
What is that ancient computer/monitor doing there? :))