Ming-Chien Chyu’s recognition by The Silicon Leaders’ Technology for Human Health Award is a tribute to his exceptional contributions to the field of healthcare engineering. Dr. Chyu, as the Founding President of the Healthcare Engineering Alliance Society (HEALS), has earned widespread recognition and respect for his relentless commitment to revolutionizing healthcare through engineering. His name is synonymous with groundbreaking contributions that span the breadth of healthcare engineering. He has played a pivotal role in advancing healthcare through innovative engineering approaches. His focus on enhancing engineering education in healthcare, addressing industry demands for skilled professionals and fostering collaboration between academia and healthcare professionals has had a profound impact. Furthermore, his influence extends beyond the boundaries of any one field. He not only bridges gaps between healthcare and engineering, but also between academia and industry. By empowering aspiring engineers, connecting experts and revolutionizing education, Dr. Chyu has paved the way for a future where healthcare and engineering seamlessly intersect. The impact of his work is profound and far-reaching, setting the stage for the future of healthcare and creating a lasting legacy that truly deserves this prestigious award. Several key factors contribute to why he deserves this prestigious award: Global Leadership and Impact: Dr. Chyu’s establishment of HEALS as a global organization with 15,000 members/followers demonstrates his leadership in fostering collaborative efforts between healthcare and engineering professionals worldwide. The society’s recognition as one of the “Most Influential Companies & Organizations of the Year 2022” underscores the significant impact it has had on the intersection of healthcare and engineering. Defining Healthcare Engineering: Dr. Chyu led a groundbreaking initiative by bringing together 40 expert co-authors worldwide to define healthcare engineering in a milestone white paper. This foundational work, recognized on Wikipedia.org, establishes the scope of engineering involvement in all aspects of healthcare, from prevention and diagnosis to treatment and management. Innovative Platforms and Programs: Dr. Chyu’s initiatives, such as the Healthcare Engineering Online Communities and the Journal of Healthcare Engineering, showcase his commitment to bridging gaps and fostering collaboration between healthcare and engineering communities. The establishment of a comprehensive medical device platform (Medical Device Net) and a graduate healthcare engineering degree program at Texas Tech University highlights his dedication to creating valuable resources for professionals and students alike. Connecting Professionals and Facilitating Collaboration: Through HEALS, Dr. Chyu has created a platform that connects healthcare professionals, engineers, researchers, inventors, consultants, investors, entrepreneurs, and companies. This collaborative space facilitates the conceptualization, research, design, and commercialization of new medical devices and technologies, addressing unmet needs in patient care. Educational Initiatives: Dr. Chyu developed a healthcare engineering certificate program featuring the innovative “Cutting-Edge Courses Customized” (CeCoCu), which allows individuals to self-decide the course topic, objectives, and scope of their learning based on their backgrounds, interests, career strategies, and market opportunities. This certificate program was also designed to help practicing engineers transition from other sectors of industry to healthcare, as well as help healthcare professionals (physicians, dentists, nurses, pharmacists, allied health professionals, etc.) learn to apply engineering to their practice, problem-solving, and advancing healthcare. Holistic Approach to Healthcare Engineering: Dr. Chyu’s contributions extend beyond specific technical areas, making a widespread and profound impact on healthcare as a whole. His programs and platforms not only advance healthcare through engineering but also facilitate collaboration across diverse engineering disciplines, promoting a comprehensive approach to healthcare engineering. We believe Dr. Chyu’s visionary leadership, innovative platforms and educational initiatives have significantly contributed to the evolution and recognition of healthcare engineering as a specialized field. His enduring impact on healthcare and engineering collaboration makes him a deserving recipient of The Silicon Leaders’ “Technology for Human Health Award.” Dr. Chyu is a Fellow of ASME, and a Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Trustees, and has received more than 35 honors/awards, including those from 17 US-based global professional magazines, such as “The Most Influential Leaders Across the Globe 2023,” “World’s 10 Most Influential Engineering and Technology Leaders in 2023,” “Transdisciplinary Innovation Award”, “Thought Leadership Award”, “Most Influential Leaders in Engineering & Technology USA,” “Most Visionary Education Leaders in the US,” “World’s Visionary Leaders Making a Difference – 2022,” “Top 100 Innovators & Entrepreneurs”, “Transformational Business Leaders of the Year,” “Best Inspiring Leaders of the Year 2022,” “Most Visionary Education Leaders,” “30 Most Inspiring Leaders to Watch 2022,” and “Innovation Excellence Award.” It is unusual for Dr. Chyu as an engineering professor, to have won the following prestigious awards in healthcare from four global professional magazines: “World’s Most Influential Leaders Making an Impact in Healthcare, 2023,” “Most Influential Leaders in Healthcare in the US – 2022,” “10 Most Innovative Healthcare Leaders to Watch in the World – 2022,” and “Top 10 Eminent Leaders in the US Healthcare Industry 2023.” The Healthcare Engineering Alliance Society he established has been recognized as one of the “Most Influential Companies & Organizations of the Year” (2022). Other awards he has received include “Outstanding Researcher,” “Award of Excellence,” “Best Paper,” “Most Useful Paper,” “Excellence in Teaching,” “Professor of the Year,” “Most Influential Faculty Member,” and “Distinguished Achievement” from government, professional societies, foundations, industry, university, and student organization. According to James P. Bagian, MD, PE, US National Academy of Medicine, US National Academy of Engineering, and former NASA astronaut, “Dr. Chyu has been a pioneer in the field of healthcare engineering and was one of the early advocates for applying engineering practices to efforts to enhance the delivery of healthcare.” “Dr. Ming-Chien Chyu may have already secured a historical position in the development of healthcare engineering,” noted Fazle Hussain, Ph.D., member of the World Academy of Science and the US National Academy of Engineering. A Journey of Inspiration Dr. Chyu attributes his inspiration to pioneer the field of Healthcare Engineering in part to his marriage to Dr. Chwan-Li (Leslie) Shen, a professor in the School of Medicine at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center. Learning from her about the challenges and unmet needs faced by medical doctors and healthcare professionals, he began to see the untapped potential for engineering solutions to address