Background
Komi, Paavo Vilho was born on December 3, 1939 in Kauhajoki, Finland. Son of Vilho and Saara Edith (Kallionpä+206) Komi.
association leader Biomechanics scientist
Komi, Paavo Vilho was born on December 3, 1939 in Kauhajoki, Finland. Son of Vilho and Saara Edith (Kallionpä+206) Komi.
Bachelor of Science, University Helsinki, Finland, 1964. Master of Science, University Jyvâskylä, Finland, 1966. Doctor of Philosophy, Pennsylvania State University, 1969.
Doctor honoris causa, University Joseph Fourier, Grenoble, France, 1992. Doctor honoris causa, Hungarian University Physical Education, 1992.
Research and teaching assistant, U. Jyväskylä, 1966; research assistant, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, 1969; associate professor anatomy and kinesiology, U. Jyväskylä, 1979; professor physiology of exercise, U. Jyväskylä, 1980-1990; professor biomechanics, U. Jyväskylä, since 1990; head department biology of physical activity, U. Jyväskylä, since 1979.
Fellow American College Sport Medicine. Member International Society Biomechanics (president 1981-1983), International Olympic Committee Medical Commission, International Council Sport Science and Physical Education (honorary member since 1996, president 1991-1996, Philip Noel Baker Research award 1997), European College Sport Science (president since 1997).
Married Raija Anneli Salminen, January 5, 1963. Children: Kirsi, Olli-Pekka, Paula.