Michael Roach, PhD
Professor
Department:
SOD-Biomedical Mtrls Science
Email:
mroach@umc.edu
Work Phone:
(601) 984-6170
Biography
Dr. Michael Roach received his BS and MS Degrees from the Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering at Mississippi State University, and then promptly acquired a Materials Engineer position in the Biomaterials Division of the Restorative Dentistry Department that later became the Biomedical Materials Science (BMS) Department at UMMC. After the BMS graduate program was formed, he became the first PhD graduate of the program. Dr. Roach currently serves in the role of full professor within the BMS department. He leads research on the material characterization, corrosion response, and failure analyses of metallic biomaterials, implants, and coatings. Dr. Roach has been recognized for his excellence in research with the UMMC Bronze, Silver, and Gold Medallions. He has published 48 journal articles, 2 book chapters, and amassed 100+ conference presentations and invited lectures. Dr. Roach is also very active in standards development and currently serves international leadership roles in this capacity as the Convenor (or Chair) of the ISO Implants for Surgery Committee (TC 150) working group on metallic materials (SC1 WG4) and the Vice-chair of ASTM International Medical or Surgical Materials and Devices Subcommittee on Metallic Materials (F04.12). He received the ASTM International Leroy Wyman award in May 2018 for his outstanding contributions to implant material standardization. Additionally, he serves as an active member in the Society for Biomaterials (SFB) and the Academy of Dental Materials (ADM).
Education
| University of Mississippi Medical Center, PhD, Biomedical Materials Science | 2010 |
| Mississippi State University, MS, Biological Engineering | 1999 |
| Mississippi State University, BS, Biological Engineering | 1996 |
Current Positions
| Professor, School of Dentistry, Department of Biomedical Materials Science | 07/2020 - Present |
| The University of Mississippi Medical Center Jackson, Mississippi 39216 | |
Academic Appointments or Other Previous Appointments
| Associate Professor, University of Mississippi Medical Center, School of Dentistry, Department of Biomedical Materials Science | 07/2016 - 06/2020 |
| Assistant Professor, University of Mississippi Medical Center, School of Dentistry, Department of Biomedical Materials Science | 12/2010 - 06/2016 |
Honors, Awards, and Recognition
| Gold Medallion for Research Excellence, University of Mississippi Medical Center | 2021 |
| Silver Medallion for Research Excellence, University of Mississippi Medical Center | 2019 |
| Leroy Wyman Award for Longstanding Service and Outstanding Contributions to the Committee, ASTM International F04 Committee | 2018 |
| Bronze Medallion for Research Excellence, University of Mississippi Medical Center | 2016 |
| Graduate School Research Day Poster Award, University of Mississippi Medical Center | 2010 |
| Robert E. Fairer Award for Outstanding Service and Active Participation in the Committee, ASTM International F04 Committee | 2008 |
| Student Travel and Professional Development Award, Society for Biomaterials | 1999 |
| First Place Student Poster Competition, Institute of Biological Engineering | 1998 |
Professional Membership and Service
| International Standards Organization Technical Committee 150 - Implants for Surgery, Subcommittee 1 - Materials, Working Group 4 - Metals, Officer, Other Officer, Technical Committee 150 - Implants for Surgery, Subcommittee 1 -Materials, Working Group 4 - Metals | 2012 - Present |
| ASTM International - F04 Committee for Medical and Surgical Materials and Devices, Subcommittee 12 Metallurgical Materials, Officer, Other Officer | 2006 - Present |
Committee Service
| MEDICAL CENTER-CENTERS AND INSTITUTES, Member | 2023 - Present |
| SCHOOL OF DENTISTRY-ADMISSIONS, Member | 2022 - Present |
| MEDICAL CENTER-INSTITUTIONAL REVIEW BOARD 2, Member | 2014 - 2021 |