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Recipient: 2006 SMD Distinguished Scientist/Engineer Award

The 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.

Recipient Edgar A. Starke Jr.

Recipient PhotoCitation: For his contributions to understanding aluminum alloy microstructure-mechanical properties-processing relationships, especially the fundamental effects of slip localization and development of technologically important Al-Li based alloys

Biography: Edgar A. Starke Jr. is University Professor and Oglesby Professor of Materials Science and Engineering at the University of Virginia.

During his 42-year-career, Dr. Starke has researched the effects of processing and microstructure on the properties of aluminum and titanium alloys for making lighter and more fuel-efficient aircraft and automobiles.

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