Peter Augat, PhD

Dr. Peter Augat holds the esteemed position of Professor of Biomechanics at Paracelsus Medical University in Salzburg, Austria, concurrently serving as the Director of the Institute of Biomechanics at Berufsgenossenschaftliche Unfallklinik Murnau, Germany. His academic journey commenced with the completion of an MSc in Physics from the University of Ulm in 1990, followed by the attainment of a Ph.D. in Biology in 1995.

Dr. Augat's extensive professional background encompasses leadership roles, notably as the Head of the Osteoporosis and Fracture Healing Research Group at the Institute of Orthopaedic Research, University of Ulm, and as an Assistant Adjunct Professor in the Department of Radiology at the University of California, San Francisco.

A luminary in the field, Dr. Augat has served as the President of the International Society for Fracture Repair (ISFR) and the German Society of Biomechanics (DGfB). Additionally, he holds memberships in various societies dedicated to musculoskeletal research, including ESB, ORS, DGU, OTA, and IBMS, underlining his commitment to advancing the field.

Dr. Augat is a distinguished editorial board member for several reputable orthopedic journals, including Biomedical Engineering, AOTS, JOT, EJTS, and serves as a reviewer for leading musculoskeletal journals. In 2024 he received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Orthopaedic Research Society (ORS-ISFR) and the Volker Bühren Award from the Osteosynthesis and Trauma Care Foundation (OTCF).

With a primary research focus on the biomechanics of fracture repair and the clinical translation of orthopedic research, Dr. Augat has authored over 300 scientific articles and supervised more than 100 theses. His contributions underscore his commitment to advancing the understanding and application of biomechanics in the realm of musculoskeletal health.