Robert McMeeking

Robert Maxwell McMeeking (born May 22, 1950) is a Scottish-born engineer. He is currently Tony Evans Distinguished Professor of Structural Materials and of Mechanical Engineering at the University of California, Santa Barbara. McMeeking has been widely recognized for his contributions to applied mechanics for which was awarded the 2014 Timoshenko Medal. He is a fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh, National Academy of Engineering and American Society of Mechanical Engineers.

In 2014, McMeeking received the Timoshenko Medal in recognition of his "pioneering contributions to broad areas of applied mechanics." He is a member of the National Academy of Engineering and a fellow of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers. 2014, Timoshenko Medal, American Society of Mechanical Engineers 2007, Brown Engineering Alumni Medal, Brown University School of Engineering 2005, Elected member, National Academy of Engineering 2004, Alexander von Humboldt Research Award for Senior U.S. Scientists 1998, Elected fellow, American Society of Mechanical Engineers