HIGHLIGHTS ADVANCED MATERIALS & PROCESSES | SEPTEMBER 2026 62 lence and service have advanced both the profession and ASM itself. Their achievements exemplify the innovation, dedication, and generosity that continue to define this remarkable community. In this issue, you will also find show previews for IMAT and RSTC. I am confident these co-located conferences will deliver a truly exceptional event in Quebec City, and I hope you will join us to be part of the energy, insight, and connections that make these gatherings so special. The progress of the past two years has reinforced something I have long believed: The strength of ASM has always been its people. Thank you for your continued support, your volunteer leadership, and your commitment to our shared mission. Together we are building an even stronger future for the next generation of materials professionals. Veronica Becker Executive Director, ASM International veronica.becker@asminternational.org Prof. Qing Chen Wins 2027 J. Willard Gibbs Phase Equilibria Award ASM is pleased to announce that Prof. Qing Chen, FASM, of Thermo- Calc Software and KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Stockholm, is the 2027 J. Willard Gibbs Phase Equilibria Award recipient. His citation reads: “For advancing phase equilibria theory, broadening materials databases, and developing widely adopted computational tools that expanded the application of phase equilibria and phase transformations in materials design.” The Gibbs Award was established in 2007 to recognize outstanding contributions to the field of phase equilibria. The award honors J. Willard Gibbs, one of America’s greatest theoretical scientists. Originally proposed by the ASM Alloy Phase Diagram Committee, the award supports ASM’s strong brand identity and reputation in the field of phase diagrams. The J. Willard Gibbs Phase Equilibria Award is endowed by QuesTek Innovations LLC. In addition to many other contributions, Gibbs laid the thermodynamics foundations of phase equilibria with his brilliant essay, “On the Equilibrium of Heterogeneous Substances,” published in 1876 and in 1878 in the Transactions of the Connecticut Academy. 2025 Impact Factors Announced for ASM Journals ASM International is excited to share the 2025 Impact Factors for our journals, as announced in the 2026 edition of Journal Citation Reports (JCR) that was released in late June by Clarivate. The Journal Impact Factor is the ratio of last year’s citations to articles published in that journal in the two previous years. We are proud to share that all ASM journals either saw an increase in their score or stayed at their current score for 2025. Here are the 2025 Impact Factor scores for the ASM journals (in parentheses are the 2024 Impact Factors for each journal): • International Materials Reviews: 17.0 (15.5) • Journal of Failure Analysis and Prevention: 1.8 (1.2) • Journal of Materials Engineering and Performance: 2.6 (2.0) • Journal of Phase Equilibria and Diffusion: 2.0 (1.7) • Journal of Thermal Spray Technology: 3.4 (3.3) • Metallography, Microstructure, and Analysis: 2.1 (1.6) • Metallurgical and Materials Transactions A: 3.0 (2.5) • Metallurgical and Materials Transactions B: 3.3 (3.1) • Shape Memory and Superelasticity: 2.4 (2.4) Seeking Nominations for Thermal Spray Hall of Fame The Thermal Spray Hall of Fame, established in 1993 by the Thermal Spray Society of ASM International, recognizes and honors outstanding leaders who have made significant contributions to the science, technology, practice, education, management, and advancement of thermal spray. For a copy of the rules, nomination link request, and list of previous recipients, visit asminternational.org/tss or contact maryanne.jerson@asminternational.org. Nominations are due September 30 to award in 2027. TSS President’s Award for Meritorious Service The TSS President’s Award for Meritorious Service recognizes exceptional service to the Society and the thermal spray community. Nominees should be TSS members with at least 10 years of service. For a copy of the rules, nomination form, and list of previous recipients, visit asminternational.org/tss or contact maryanne.jerson@asm- international.org. Nominations are due September 30 for recognition in 2027. TSS Emerging Professional Membership Program Engage the Next Generation of Thermal Spray Professionals The ASM Thermal Spray Society (TSS) invites students and early-career professionals to take advantage of a unique opportunity to grow their careers and connect with industry Chen GIBBS AWARD
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