Lakiesha Williams is a biomedical engineer and an Associate Professor at the University of Florida.[1] 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. She 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 now, an Associate Professor.[2]
100 Most Inspiring Black Scientists- 2020: On June 19, 2020, Dr. Williams was recognized amongst colleagues as one of the most inspiring black scientists[7]
Minority Access Incorporated - National Role Model Faculty Researcher Award (Mississippi State University), 2017[8]
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^"Hearin Faculty Excellence Award Winners - Industrial & Systems Engineering - Bagley College of Engineering". www.ise.msstate.edu. 2010-11-23. Retrieved 2022-03-01.
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Lakiesha Williams publications indexed by Google Scholar