About the IABS

The International Academy of Bionic Science (IABS) is committed to establishing a premier international academic center in the field of bionic science and technology.

Organization

The organizational structure of the International Academy of Bionic Science (IABS) includes two Emeritus Presidents, a President, a Standing Vice‑President, four Vice‑Presidents, and three Secretaries.


The leadership team of IABS comprises a President, a Standing Vice‑President, and four Vice‑Presidents.


The inaugural leadership team of IABS was nominated and elected at the Meeting of the ISBE Executive Board of Directors held in Changchun, China, on September 12, 2024. The officers serve three‑year terms and may serve a maximum of two consecutive terms.


  • Emeritus President of IABS
    Julian F. V. Vincent

    Heriot-Watt University

    Strategic Planning and Advisory Support

  • Emeritus President of IABS
    Luquan Ren

    Jilin University

    Strategic Planning and Advisory Support

  • President
    Thomas Stegmaier

    DITF Denkendorf

    Overall responsibility for all IABS activities and affairs.

  • Standing Vice-President
    Zhiwu Han

    Jilin University

    Responsible for daily operations and internal coordination.

  • Vice-President
    Lei Guo

    Beihang University

    Responsible for the selection of ISBE Fellows.

  • Vice-President
    MinJun Kim

    Southern Methodist University

    Responsible for high-level international exchange and strategic consultation.

  • Vice-President
    Chris D. Rudd

    James Cook University in Singapore

    Responsible for major international cooperation projects.

  • Vice-President
    Zuankai Wang

    The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

    Responsible for the International Bionic Science and Technology Award (IBSTA) selection.

  • Secretary
    Timothy Jakobi

    University of New South Wales

    Assists with international cooperation and exchange activities.

  • Secretary
    Bo Li

    Jilin University

    Assists with the IBSTA selection and daily administrative tasks.

  • Secretary
    Helge Wurdemann

    University College London

    Assists with the ISBE Fellows selection process.