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beam, and phase inversion for delamination detection in
scanning acoustic microscopy.
Dr. Joseph W. Newkirk, FASM
Associate Professor
Missouri University of Science and Technology,
Rolla
For outstanding contributions in teach-
ing, mentoring, professional service, and
entrepreneurial research in alloy property development,
particulate composites, powder metallurgy materials, and
property assessment of powder metallurgy and metal injec-
tion molded parts.
Dr. Gankidi Madhusudhan Reddy, FASM
Scientist
Defense Metallurgical Research Lab, India
For outstanding contributions in welding
science and technology with special empha-
sis on the development of solutions enabling
fabrication of critical components used in defense and aero-
space applications.
Prof. Federico Rosei, FASM
Professor and UNESCO Chair
INRS, Varennes, Canada
For sustained contributions to the syn-
thesis and characterization of multifunctional
materials through outstanding research in
terms of output and impact and for exceptional mentoring
activities.
Dr. Muthukumarasamy Sadayappan, FASM
Research Scientist
Canmet Materials, NRCAN, Canada
For significant contributions to the field
of non-ferrous foundry metallurgy and solidi-
fication processing.
Dr. Judy Schneider, FASM
Professor
University of Alabama, Huntsville
For sustained influential and pioneering
advancements in the field of advanced manu-
facturing processes, andmentoring and devel-
opment of the next generation of engineers and professors.
Dr. Justin Schwartz, FASM
Kobe Steel Distinguished Professor and Depart-
ment Head
North Carolina State University, Raleigh
For the advancement of high tempera-
ture superconductors and their applications
as well as supporting the fledgling superconducting mate-
rials technology industrial base, and for advancing diversity
in materials science and engineering.
Prof. Yongho Sohn, FASM
Professor
University of Central Florida, Orlando
For significant contributions to teaching
and research in the fundamental understand-
ing of multi-component diffusion kinetics,
analysis and control of microstructures, phase transforma-
tions, and the application of advanced materials character-
ization techniques.
Mr. David B. Spenciner, FASM
Research Fellow
DePuy Synthes Mitek Sports Medicine,
Raynham, Mass.
For distinguished contributions to ortho-
pedic device testing and increasing clinical
acumen within the sports medicine industry.
Prof. Chester J. Van Tyne, FASM
FIERF Professor
Colorado School of Mines, Golden
For significant contributions to under-
standing the effects of processing and micro-
structure on the plastic deformation behavior
of steels and nickel-base alloys in metal forming manufac-
turing processes.
Prof. Petri Vuoristo, FASM
Professor
Tampere University of Technology, Finland
For continuous and dedicated contri-
butions toward the advancement of thermal
spray, cold spray, and laser cladding technol-
ogies worldwide through education and practice.
Mr. Zbigniew Zurecki, FASM
Senior Research Associate
Air Products & Chemicals Inc., Allentown, Pa.
For conceptualization and sustained
development of cleaner, safer, and envi-
ronmentally-friendlier alternatives to many
conventional methods of processing metals resulting in
improved product quality and increased productivity of
industrial operations.