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Recipient: 2000 Structural Materials Division Distinguished Scientist/Engineer Award



The Minerals, Metals & Materials Society's SMD Distinguished Scientist/Engineer Award, established in 1996, recognizes an individual who has made a long-lasting contribution to the fundamental understanding of microstructure, properties, and performance of structural materials for industrial applications.
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Hans Conrad

Citation: "For having laid down the foundation for the mechanisms controlling dislocation motion in BCC and HCP Metals."

Biography: Hans Conrad is professor emeritus at the materials science and engineering department of North Carolina State University.

He received his B.S. in metallurgical engineering from the Carnegie Institute of Technology in 1943, and his M.S. and Ph.D. from Yale University in metallurgy in 1951 and 1956, respectively. Dr. Hans was chairman of the department of metallurgical engineering and associate director of the Institute for Mining and Minerals Research at the University of Kentucky, and also held positions with The Franklin Institute, Aerospace Corporation, Westinghouse, and the University of California.

He has authored or co-authored over 350 scientific papers, and is the recipient of numerous awards and honors.


Quote: “I have been a member of TMS for 50 years. During this time TMS has played a very important role in my career in a number of ways: (1) Its high-quality publications have continually kept me up-to-date on materials science and engineering, (2) It has provided the opportunity to present my research to my peers for their review and comment, (3) It has provided the opportunity to develop many lasting friendships and (4) TMS has given me a sense of belonging to a worthy activity and to a group of professionals. Through these activities TMS has had an important influence on my professional career and has provided a stimulant for my research. I am indeed deeply honored by this award.”

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