Lakiesha Williams

Lakiesha Williams is a biomedical engineer and an associate professor at the University of Florida. Williams specializes in traumatic brain injury and biomechanics. Specifically, her work involves the modelling and mechanics of soft tissue, and how outside influences affect their structure. Much of her work on repetitive brain trauma involves utilizing preclinical models to study the long term neurodegenerative effects of damages.

Biography Williams grew up in New Orleans, with her dad working as a carpenter. Williams went on to become a first generation college student, college graduate, and Associate Professor. National Society of Black Engineers - member American Society of Mechanical Engineers - member MSU President's Commission on the Status of Minorities - Committee Chair, 2017

Awards and honors American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering - Fellow 2020: for “outstanding contributions in traumatic brain injury research and for tireless advocacy of biomedical engineering to communities underrepresented in STEM.“ 100 Most Inspiring Black Scientists- 2020: On June 19, 2020, Dr. Williams was recognized amongst colleagues as one of the most inspiring black scientists Minority Access Incorporated - National Role Model Faculty Researcher Award (Mississippi State University), 2017 Mississippi Business Journal Top in Technology, 2017 Mississippi's Top 21 Most Wanted in Technology, 2014 Bagley College of Engineering, Mississippi State University: Hearin Faculty Excellence Award, 2010 Women of Color Magazine - Rising Star Award, 2008