Asian-Pacific Association for Biomechanics Conference

18 to 21 November 2025

Waipapa Taumata Rau | The University of Auckland

Sir Owen G Glenn Building, 12 Grafton Road Auckland 1010

The Asian countries that span the Pacific Ocean constitutes the peoples of great cultures such as the Chinese, Japanese, Koreans, and Southeast Asians. Included with the rest of Asia is Australasia, which brings its own rich and diverse history.

It is therefore remarkable that over 20 years ago the Asian Pacific Association for Biomechanics, brainchild of Professor Takami Yamaguchi of Tohuku University, foresaw the potential benefits of bringing together the top scientists and researchers of the Asian pacific rim countries to share their knowledge in the field, and build a network of friendship and collegiality. It is critical that this endeavor persists despite the precarious geo-political situation we face today. Therefore, through the biennial APAB Conference, we have a consistently enjoyable gathering of engineers, scientists, and doctors from the 11 member countries, as well as from the rest of the world.

This year, for the 13^th APAB Conference, we welcome you to beautiful country of New Zealand!   The conference is to be held in the ‘City of Sails’, Auckland City, and during the end of spring in November where besides enjoying the change of seasons, the air is incredibly fresh and the activities plentiful.

Important though is the promise of a great meeting. A major theme will be addressing the challenges of an aging society, a worldwide problem that requires urgent attention. Besides gathering plenary and keynote speakers that can speak to the theme, we will also be encouraging paper submissions that span the relevant innovations from cell and molecular mechanics, through to tissue and organ level mechanics, and including novel medical devices and product development.

So, mark your calendars for this event and do prepare to join us here in New Zealand. We truly look forward to seeing you in November.

Professor Ashvin Thambyah
(on Behalf of the local organizing committee)