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Distinguished Research or Creative Activity Award

Recognizing Alexey Kamenskiy: 2024 Distinguished Research or Creative Activity Award Recipient

The Award for Distinguished Research or Creative Activity (ADROCA) honors outstanding accomplishments in research or creative work by full-time Graduate Faculty members at the University of Nebraska at Omaha. This award recognizes originality and distinction that garners attention on a national or international scale. ADROCA recipients contribute to advancing the quality of research and creative activity at UNO, while upholding the values of discovery, innovation, and the pursuit of excellence in scholarship and the arts.


Mark Gilbert

Alexey Kamenskiy, Ph.D.

Department of Biomechanics
College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences

Dr. Alexey Kamenskiy, Biomechanics Department Chair and Director of the Center for Cardiovascular Research in Biomechanics, is an accomplished researcher and educator. His expertise lies at the intersection of biomechanics and vascular biology, where he focuses on the development of cutting-edge medical technologies and treatments aimed at improving vascular health and outcomes.

Dr. Kamenskiy’s research centers on the biomechanics of large arteries, the aging of vascular tissues, and the design of medical devices that help treat vascular diseases. His work is highly interdisciplinary, involving collaborations with clinicians, engineers, and biologists to address critical health challenges. In particular, Dr. Kamenskiy’s innovative approaches have advanced the understanding of how arteries change with age and how these changes impact the effectiveness of treatments for conditions such as aneurysms and peripheral artery disease.

Under his leadership, the Vascular Research and Development lab at UNO has made significant contributions to the field, particularly in the area of vascular graft development and the design of stents and other vascular implants. Dr. Kamenskiy has also been a key figure in developing novel imaging techniques that allow for more accurate diagnoses and treatment plans for vascular conditions.

Dr. Kamenskiy holds advanced degrees in biomechanics and has been recognized for his contributions to both research and education. He is dedicated to mentoring the next generation of scientists and engineers, ensuring that they are equipped with the skills and knowledge necessary to continue advancing the field of biomechanics and medical innovation.


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Past Award Recipients

Year Recipient Department/School
2023 Mark Gilbert School of the Arts
2022 Derrick Fox Music
2021 Paul Davis
Guoqing Lu
Biology
Biology
2020 Gina Ligon Management
2019 Christine Beard Music
2018 Elliott Ostler Educational Leadership
2017 Prithviraj Dasgupta Computer Science
2016 Angela Eikenberry Public Administration
2015 John Crank Criminology & Criminal Justice

View the full list of award recipients

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