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HIGHL IGHTS A D V A N C E D M A T E R I A L S & P R O C E S S E S | S E P T E M B E R 2 0 2 0 5 2 Prof. Yun Hang Hu, FASM Charles and Carroll McArthur Endowed Chair Professor Michigan Technological University Houghton For outstanding contributions to re- search and innovation in energy con- version materials, including applica- tion in solar cells, supercapacitors, hydrogen production, and hydrogen storage. Prof. Shrikant Joshi, FASM Professor Division of Additive & Subtractive Manufacturing University West Trollhättan, Sweden For sustained contributions in the fields of advanced surface engineer- ing and laser materials processing and mentoring young professionals. Dr. Michael R. Kessler, FASM Dean, College of Engineering North Dakota State University Fargo For contributions to the understanding and development of multifunctional materials (including the development of self-healing structural composites), bio-renewable polymers, and compos- ites and to leadership in materials sci- ence education. Mr. Luis R. Leon, FASM Associate Technical Fellow Metallurgical, Propulsion Applications The Boeing Company Seattle For expertise as a materials technology expert and mentor who pioneered uti- lization of advanced materials and pro- cesses to improve the performance of high temperature commercial aircraft propulsion support systems. Dr. Dongjian (Don) Li, FASM Engineering Manager Research and Development Howmet Aerospace Niles, Ohio For substantial technical achievements in titanium alloy processing develop- ment leading to improved yield and lower cost titanium processing meth- odologies; and activities promoting dissemination of tita- nium technology. Dr. Navin Manjooran, FASM Chairman Solve Technology and Research Inc. Windermere, Fla. For driving scientific and technolog- ical advancements in nanomaterials processing techniques for energy and industry. Dr. Guiru Nash Liu, FASM Senior Experimental Metallurgist Progress Rail Inc. Chicago For an exemplary career in practical root cause failure analysis covering a broad range of materials and manufac- turing technologies. Mr. Michael M. Niedzinski, FASM Director of Standardization Constellium South Barrington, Ill. For extraordinary contributions in implementing research and devel- opment to commercialize advanced aluminum alloy products for the aero- space and military communities. Dr. Virginia Osterman, FASM Corporate Chemist Solar Atmospheres Inc. Souderton, Pa. For significant technical and educa- tional contributions specific to vacuum heat treating processes, including use of vacuum furnaces for the embrit- tlement of titanium, tantalum, and other refractory metals for powder production. 2020 CLASS OF FELLOWS