Recipient: 2003 Robert Lansing Hardy Award

The Minerals, Metals & Materials Society's Robert Lansing Hardy Award was established in 1955. The medal recognizes outstanding promise for a successful career in the broad field of metallurgy by a metallurgist under the age of 30. In addition, the winner receives a $500 stipend from the Ford Motor Company.

John Ballato

Citation: No citation is given for this award.

Biography: John Ballato is an associate professor and director of the Center for Optical Materials Science and Engineering Technologies at Clemson University.

Dr. Ballato earned his B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. in ceramic science from Rutgers University in 1993, 1995, and 1997 respectively. He has authored over 50 publications and holds one patent. Dr. Ballato has received various awards and honors, the most recent being the McQueen Quattlebaum Faculty Achievement Award from Clemson University (2002).

Quote: “TMS is an outstanding society that clearly fosters the development of future scientific leaders. I am honored to be included among this prestigious list of excellent young scholars.”

The information on this page is maintained by Nellie Luther (natale@tms.org).

Search Award Nomination Form (Acrobat) About TMS Awards About TMS TMS OnLine