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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 | O C T O B E R 2 0 2 1 3 9 SMST MEMBERS NAMED 2021 ASM FELLOWS AND AWARDEES SMST is pleased to announce that several of its mem- bers have joined the newest Class of Fellows or have been named a recipient of a 2021 ASM Award. Congratulations to all! 2021 CLASS OF ASM FELLOWS Prof. Peter M. Anderson, FASM Professor The Ohio State University Columbus “For outstanding contributions in the development of dislocation theory in engineered shape memory alloys, multi- layers, and nanocrystalline metals and as an educator and mentor, who promotes diversity within the University engineering undergraduate and graduate pro- grams and department.” 2021 ASM AWARD PROGRAM RECIPIENTS Engineering Materials Achievement Award QuesTek Innovations LLC, Evanston, Ill. Jeff Grabowski, Chris Kern, Dr. Thomas S. Kozmel, Prof. Gregory B. Olson, FASM, Dr. Jason T. Sebastian, and Kerem Taskin. SMST members names are bold. “For the design and commercialization of novel high- performance carburizable steels enabling more durable, lighter weight transmission gears with increased power den- sity.” SMST SEEKS BOARD NOMINATIONS SMST is seeking nominations for one vice-president/ finance officer to serve a two-year term, and two directors to serve three-year terms. Terms begin October 1, 2022. Any member of SMST ingood standing is encouraged tonominate themselves or another member for one of these positions. The incumbents may also seek reappointment by notifying the SMST Awards and Nominations Committee Chair, Jere- my Schaffer at jeremy_schaffer@fwmetals.com . For more information on eligibility and how to submit a nomination, visit the SMST website as smst.asminternational.org. SEEKING APPLICATIONS FOR SMST STUDENT BOARD MEMBERS The International Organization on Shape Memory and Superelastic Technologies (SMST) is seeking applicants for its student board member position. Students must be a reg- istered undergraduate or graduate during the 2022-2023 ac- ademic year and must be studying or involved in research in an area closely related to shape memory and superelastic technologies. Nominations are due by February 15, 2022. For more information on eligibility and benefits visit smst. asminternational.org . SHAPE MEMORY SOCIETY NEWS 3 Sebastian Kern Established In 1969, this award recognizes an outstand- ing achievement in materials or materials systems relating to the application of knowledge of materials to an engineer- ing structure or to the design and manufacture of a product. SMST ANNOUNCES NEW OFFICERS AND BOARD MEMBERS The Shape Memory & Superelastic Technologies (SMST) board, at the recommendation of the SMST Awards and Nominations Committee, named a new member Timo- fei Chekalkin to serve on the SMST Board for the 2021-2024 term; reappointed is Andreas Undisz to serve on the SMST Board for the 2021-2024 term; and reappointed is Faith Gantz to serve as Student Board Member for a one-year term 2021-2022. Continuing on the board are Othmane Benafan (president), Adrian McMahon (vice president), and Jeremy Schaffer (immediate past president). Continuing on the board as members are Ashley Bucsek, Tom Duerig, FASM, Parikshith Kumar, Jochen Ulmer, and Martin Wag- ner. Retiring from the board is Frederick Calkins and Aaron Stebner. Alan Pelton and Darel Hodgson will continue to be advisors on the board. Timofei Chekalkin is a team leader at the R&D Center of TiNiKo Co. (formerly Kang & Pand Medical Co.) in Ochang, South Korea. Most of his career has focused on develop- ing, testing, processing, and researching the properties of wrought and porous Nitinol used in clinical applications. He collaborates directly with colleagues from the medical device industry and academia to design appropriate Ni- tinol products and optimize material properties for their specific applications. He received his diploma (1999) and