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Society Awards
View this calendar year’s recipients of TMS awards, managed through volunteer administrative committees, to recognize notable contributions to the field and pinnacle career achievements.
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2024 AIME Champion H. Mathewson Award
Veronica Anghel
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Title: Scientist
Affiliation: Los Alamos National Laboratory
Quote: Sharing this prestigious award with my co-authors is a great honor for me. Our research efforts being recognized by the scientific community is rewarding and encourages us to keep doing our best.
Other: “Evolution of the Microstructure of Laser Powder Bed Fusion Ti-6Al-4V During Post-Build Heat Treatment,” Metallurgical and Materials Transactions A, December 2021.
2024 AIME Champion H. Mathewson Award
Levente Balogh
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Affiliation: Queens University
Other: “Evolution of the Microstructure of Laser Powder Bed Fusion Ti-6Al-4V During Post-Build Heat Treatment,” Metallurgical and Materials Transactions A, December 2021.
2024 AIME Champion H. Mathewson Award
Donald W. Brown
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Title: Scientist 5
Affiliation: Los Alamos National Laboratory
Other: “Evolution of the Microstructure of Laser Powder Bed Fusion Ti-6Al-4V During Post-Build Heat Treatment,” Metallurgical and Materials Transactions A, December 2021.
2024 AIME Champion H. Mathewson Award
Bjorn Clausen
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Title: Scientist
Affiliation: Los Alamos National Laboratory
Quote: I am honored to accept the 2024 TMS-AIME Champion H. Matheson Award for notable contribution to metallurgy or materials science. I would like to emphasize that the research brought forward in the winning paper was made possible by the confluence of many experts; developing and executing the in-situ experiments, pre-and post-characterizing of the material, analyzing the data, and applying knowledge and experience in correlating the observed signatures in the diffraction data with the details of the phase transformations during the heat treatments. The successful teamwork provided insights into development of heat treatments for novel processing routes applied to titanium alloys.
Other: “Evolution of the Microstructure of Laser Powder Bed Fusion Ti-6Al-4V During Post-Build Heat Treatment,” Metallurgical and Materials Transactions A, December 2021.
2024 AIME Champion H. Mathewson Award
Nathan Johnson
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Title: Application Development Scientist
Affiliation: Zeiss Research Microscopy Solutions
Quote: TMS has been foundational to my scientific career ever since I first attended as an undergraduate in 2016. Since then, I have continued attending throughout my Ph.D, postdoctoral research, and now as an industry scientist. The collaborations I developed through TMS have been foundational in getting me to where I am today.
Other: “Evolution of the Microstructure of Laser Powder Bed Fusion Ti-6Al-4V During Post-Build Heat Treatment,” Metallurgical and Materials Transactions A, December 2021.
2024 AIME Champion H. Mathewson Award
Ramon Martinez
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Title: Research Technologist
Affiliation: Los Alamos National Laboratory
Quote: In acknowledgment through my prestigious colleagues, I am honored to share the recognition of the TMS AIME Champion H. Mathewson Award for the incredible scientific work contributed and look forward to a continued presence within TMS.
Other: “Evolution of the Microstructure of Laser Powder Bed Fusion Ti-6Al-4V During Post-Build Heat Treatment,” Metallurgical and Materials Transactions A, December 2021.
2024 AIME Champion H. Mathewson Award
Darren Pagan
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Title: Assistant Professor
Affiliation: Pennsylvania State University
Quote: Thank you to the society and my nominators for this award. This recognition by the TMS community means a lot to me. I look forward to continuing to develop my career and contribute to TMS.
Other: “Evolution of the Microstructure of Laser Powder Bed Fusion Ti-6Al-4V During Post-Build Heat Treatment,” Metallurgical and Materials Transactions A, December 2021.
2024 AIME Champion H. Mathewson Award
Gennady Rafailov
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Affiliation: Nuclear Research Center of the Negev
Other: “Evolution of the Microstructure of Laser Powder Bed Fusion Ti-6Al-4V During Post-Build Heat Treatment,” Metallurgical and Materials Transactions A, December 2021.
2024 AIME Champion H. Mathewson Award
Lucas Andre Ravkov
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Title: PhD Candidate
Affiliation: Queens University
Quote: Recognition from an industry-leading society for our team's hard work is greatly appreciated, and helps spreads our exciting findings to a wider audience - Thank you. We hope to continue to produce more high-quality research in the future.
Other: “Evolution of the Microstructure of Laser Powder Bed Fusion Ti-6Al-4V During Post-Build Heat Treatment,” Metallurgical and Materials Transactions A, December 2021.
2024 AIME Champion H. Mathewson Award
Maria Strantza
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Affiliation: Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
Other: “Evolution of the Microstructure of Laser Powder Bed Fusion Ti-6Al-4V During Post-Build Heat Treatment,” Metallurgical and Materials Transactions A, December 2021.
2024 AIME Champion H. Mathewson Award
Eloisa Zepeda-Alarcon
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Affiliation: Los Alamos National Laboratory
Other: “Evolution of the Microstructure of Laser Powder Bed Fusion Ti-6Al-4V During Post-Build Heat Treatment,” Metallurgical and Materials Transactions A, December 2021.
2024 AIME Honorary Membership Award
Carolyn M. Hansson
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Title: Distinguished Professor Emerita
Affiliation: University of Waterloo
Quote: I first registered as a member of the Metallurgical Society of AIME in 1968 and TMS has been my professional home ever since. I have developed several very deep friendships through the Society, which have provided me with kindness and support throughout all phases of my professional life.
Citation: For pioneering contributions to our understanding of the behavior of materials and applying it to industry, her promotion of knowledge exchange, her leadership.
2024 Alexander Scott Distinguished Service Award
David Bahr
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Title: Head, School of Materials Engineering
Affiliation: Purdue University
Quote: Receiving the Alexander Scott Distinguished Service Award is truly an honor. Professional societies exist to support the members, and TMS has been instrumental in supporting students and professionals in materials engineering. I've had the privilege of helping others grow and develop, and I'm truly thankful for the opportunities TMS has provided to work across the breadth of the MSE field.
Citation: For more than a decade of service in two technical divisions and student development activities tied to growth and vibrancy of the Material Advantage program
2024 Brimacombe Medalist
Mohsen Asle Zaeem
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Title: Professor
Affiliation: Colorado School of Mines
Quote: I am deeply honored and truly humbled to be selected as a Brimacombe Medalist. I want to extend my heartfelt appreciation to TMS for providing an exceptional platform for the exchange of scientific knowledge, as well as for the invaluable support in fostering the growth and development of students, professionals, and leaders in our field. I would like to also acknowledge the incredible network of mentors, colleagues, students, friends, and, above all, my family, who have stood by me with unwavering support and motivation throughout my journey. I am dedicated to giving back to the community by promoting and supporting the growth of individuals within TMS and beyond.
Citation: For pioneering contributions to the field of computational study and design of materials, dedicated service to our technical community, and outstanding commitment to mentoring young professionals.
2024 Brimacombe Medalist
Gisele Azimi
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Title: Professor
Affiliation: University of Toronto
Quote: I am deeply honored and humbled to accept the prestigious award from TMS. This recognition is not just an acknowledgment of my work, but a testament to the unwavering support, guidance, and inspiration that I have received from the TMS community. TMS, to me, is not just an organization; it's a family of like-minded individuals dedicated to advancing the fields of materials science and engineering. Being a part of this community has been an incredible journey of personal and professional growth.
Citation: For sustained excellence and achievement in the science and technology of next generation batteries and urban mining and an exceptional and continuing service to TMS and the profession.
2024 Brimacombe Medalist
Allison Beese
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Title: Professor of Materials Science and Engineering
Affiliation: Pennsylvania State University
Quote: I am honored to be recognized as a Brimacombe Medalist and am extremely grateful to all those who have played a role in my scientific path thus far, including colleagues, mentors, students past and present, friends, and family. Over the years TMS has provided me with a scientific home as well as a wonderful network of talented collaborators and steadfast friends. I look forward to, and appreciate, the opportunity of continuing to be an active member of the community for years to come.
Citation: For pioneering contributions to mechanics of additively manufactured monolithic and functionally graded metals, and her commitment to services and mentoring a diverse population of scientists and engineers.
2024 Brimacombe Medalist
Laurent Capolungo
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Title: Scientist
Affiliation: Los Alamos National Laboratory
Quote: I am humbled and honored to receive this award and wish to express my deepest gratitude to my students and mentors. Over the years, TMS has largely contributed to my scientific growth and has been a unique venue to build a network of collaborators.
Citation: For sustained excellence and achievement in multiscale modeling of plasticity and microstructure evolution in materials and dedicated mentoring of the next
2024 Brimacombe Medalist
Saryu Fensin
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Title: Materials Scientist
Affiliation: Los Alamos National Laboratory
Citation: For pioneering contributions to understanding the mechanisms controlling damage evolution and failure in materials under high strain rates and extreme
2024 Brimacombe Medalist
Daniel Kiener
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Title: Professor
Affiliation: Montanuniversität Leoben
Quote: Attending a TMS Annual Meeting marked my inaugural experience at an international conference during my PhD studies, and since then, the TMS Society has become my scientific home. To be recognized as a J. Keith Brimacombe Medalist is a humbling and deeply honoring moment, and I am grateful for the remarkable colleagues, students, and mentors that I've had the privilege to work with and learn from over the years. Special gratitude goes to my wife and our children for their patience and tolerance, and strengthened by their unwavering support, I look forward to continuing to contribute to the advancement of our Society for the betterment of humanity.
Citation: Pioneering in-situ micro and nanoscale methods to provide mechanistic insights into mechanical behavior of metals.
2024 Brimacombe Medalist
C. Cem Tasan
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Title: Associate Professor
Affiliation: Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Quote: TMS has been my professional home throughout my journey, helping me learn more, connect more and do more. I am grateful for all this, and I thank the entire TMS family for this great honor.
Citation: For his unique contributions to in-situ microscopy testing, which led to improved physical understanding of the microstructural mechanisms in metals, and to various high-performance alloys.
2024 Bruce Chalmers Award
Enrique J. Lavernia
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Title: Professor
Affiliation: Texas A&M University
Quote: I am surprised and humbled by this recognition. I want to thank the many students and colleagues who have enriched my personal and professional life and contributed to this award. I am also grateful to TMS, a society I joined in 1982 as a graduate student.
Citation: For innovative and pioneering studies on the fundamental mechanisms that govern the interrelationship between processing, microstructure, and mechanical behavior of structural materials.
2024 Cyril Stanley Smith Award
Long-Qing Chen
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Title: Hamer Professor of Materials Science and Engineering
Affiliation: Pennsylvania State University
Quote: My entire academic career has been devoted to developing computational models for studying and understanding microstructure evolution processes during phase transformations, grain growth, and precipitate coarsening. I feel truly honored to receive the TMS Society Award named after Professor Cyril Smith who made pioneering and inspiring contributions to the science of materials microstructure and grain topology.
Citation: For outstanding contributions to computational understanding of materials microstructures.
2024 Ellen Swallow Richards Diversity Award
Andrea Hodge
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Title: Professor
Affiliation: University of Southern California
Quote: TMS is my home society, and I am a lifetime member. I am so proud to receive this award highlighting the role and impact of having diverse voices. I want to thank the many before me who made the path I now walk on; you were so brave to start so that others could follow.
Citation: For her life-long commitment to diversity as a mentor of women and underrepresented groups in science and engineering.
2024 Fellow Award
John Agren
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Title: Professor
Affiliation: Royal Institute of Technology
Citation: For seminal contributions to the establishment of thermodynamic models, atomic mobility framework, and DICTRA software to enable computational design and simulations of multicomponent materials.
2024 Fellow Award
Jaroslaw W. Drelich
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Title: Professor
Affiliation: Michigan Technological University
Quote: Since the beginning of my membership, TMS has always been my professional home, and source for continuing learning. TMS meetings offer and promote scientific and engineering ideas on novel and traditional materials, their conventional and alternative processing techniques, and advanced characterization methods. As compared to other societies that I had the opportunity to work with, TMS provides unconditional support to its members and persistently inspires them to explore new topics for symposia and technical sessions, conventional and alternative processing techniques, and advanced characterization methods. As compared to other societies that I had the opportunity to work with, TMS provides unconditional support to its members, and persistently inspires them to explore new topics for symposia and technical sessions.
Citation: For pioneering research on zinc alloys and their medical applications and inspirational contributions to the science of wetting and interfacial engineering of materials.
2024 Fellow Award
Scott X. Mao
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Title: Professor
Affiliation: University of Pittsburgh
Quote: I am honored and humbled to receive this TMS Fellow Award and grateful for the support and contributions from my students, collaborators, and colleagues. It is such an honor to join this distinguished group, one of the most selective in the world of materials science. TMS has played a significant role in my professional growth, where I have enjoyed many collaborations and friendships during the last 32 years. I also like to thank my wife for the greatest support to my work and world of materials science. TMS has played a significant role in my professional growth, where I have enjoyed many collaborations and friendships during last 32 years. I also like to thank my wife for the greatest support to my work.
Citation: For seminal contributions to the understanding of deformation physics and fracture of metals and nanomaterials, and the development of in-situ.
2024 Fellow Award
Roger Narayan
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Title: Distinguished Professor
Affiliation: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill/North Carolina State University Joint Department of Biomedical Engineering
Quote: TMS has provided me with an opportunity to interact with my colleagues in academia, government, and industry over the years. These interactions have had a significant influence on my research collaborators, including international collaborators, and the progression of my career.
Citation: For pioneering contributions to the use of laser-based additive manufacturing and ablation methods to process biomaterials with micrometer and nanoscale features.
2024 Fellow Award
Eugene Olevsky
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Title: Dean and Distinguished Professor
Affiliation: San Diego State University
Quote: I am extremely delighted and honored to be named a TMS Fellow. I am thrilled to join this distinguished group, one of the most selective in the world of materials science. I am very grateful to the talented students and collaborators I have worked with, for their tremendous contributions over the years. I look forward to continued involvement with the TMS community.
Citation: For seminal contributions to the fundamental and applied research in materials science and engineering, especially regarding sintering science and technology.
2024 Fellow Award
Yunzhi Wang
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Title: Professor
Affiliation: The Ohio State University
Quote: I am absolutely thrilled and profoundly honored to receive the TMS Fellow Award, the highest accolade from this esteemed society. This recognition is a testament to the collective dedication and brilliance of everyone I've had the privilege to work, collaborate, and engage with throughout the years—especially my outstanding students, postdocs, and research scientists. As a professor, I see myself as the ambassador of their exceptional contributions, and this award is a celebration of our collaborative achievements.
Citation: For outstanding contributions to advancing fundamental understanding of solid-state phase transformations and plastic deformation, and
2024 Fellow Award
Qigui Wang
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Title: Technical Fellow
Affiliation: General Motors
Quote: I am truly honored and deeply humbled to have been nominated and selected for the distinguished award of TMS Fellow. TMS has played a vital role in my professional career, providing the platform and opportunities to connect with materials professionals and experts worldwide and to leverage innovative materials technologies in my research. I am very grateful to TMS, and I am greatly indebted to my colleagues, students, mentors, supervisors, collaborators, and particularly my wife and daughter for all their support over the years.
Citation: For outstanding contributions to the understanding of fracture and fatigue of castings, and development of multiscale ICME models linking process, microstructure, and properties in aluminum castings.
2024 Frank Crossley Diversity Award
Jonathan Madison
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Title: Program Director
Affiliation: National Science Foundation
Quote: Frank Crossley’s life and accomplishments have demonstrated that even in science, while challenges exist, if there can be a first, there can be many more. I am honored to be one of the “many more”. Frank forged a trail, and these many years later, I am beyond honored to look past my challenges to be able to follow in his footsteps as a metallurgist and a materials scientist.
Citation: For overcoming personal and cultural adversity to achieve a successful career in materials science and leveraging his experiences to enable the success of others.
2024 Institute of Metals/Robert Franklin Mehl Award
Hamish L. Fraser
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Title: Professor
Affiliation: The Ohio State University
Citation: For scientific leadership and impact on integrated computational materials engineering by coupling processing and characterization with materials modeling, providing solutions to problems in physical metallurgy.
Other: “Optimization of Microstructure of Titanium Alloys Processed using Additive Manufacturing” in Advances in Titanium Technology
2024 Julia and Johannes Weertman Educator Award
Kannan Krishnan
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Title: Professor
Affiliation: University of Washington
Quote: It is indeed a great honor to receive the Weertman award. I have met Professor Weertman on multiple occasions and have always been very impressed and motivated with their commitment to educating the next generation of materials scientists and engineers. I am also humbled to be in the company of the numerous other distinguished educators, some of whom have been my teachers, who have been recognized with this award.
Citation: For his transformative discoveries in magnetic materials and materials characterization with applications ranging from information technologies to biomedicine, the quality and impact of his scholarship, including publications, lectures, and two seminal textbooks, and his recognized dedication to educating the next generation of materials scientists and engineers worldwide.
2024 Leadership Award
Noam Eliaz
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Title: Professor
Affiliation: Tel Aviv University
Quote: I am thrilled beyond words to have been selected to receive the TMS 2024 Leadership Award. I am grateful to TMS, my nominators, research group members throughout my academic career, colleagues, and my dear wife and kids for their invaluable contribution, support, and love. I thank TMS for giving me, my Faculty of Engineering, and my university a bit of light in an otherwise dark time.
Citation: For his academic and scientific leaderships; founding DMS&E at Tel Aviv University; development of materials and processes for biomedical industries; his enormous impact on Israel's defense.
2024 Morris Cohen Award
Javier Llorca
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Title: Professor and Scientific Director
Affiliation: Polytechnic University of Madrid and IMDEA Materials Institute
Citation: For pioneering application of computational tools and scale bridging techniques to the design of materials and the associated manufacturing routes.
2024 Oleg D. Sherby Award
Alan Ardell
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Title: Professor Emeritus/Research Professor
Affiliation: University of California, Los Angeles
Quote: I am delighted and honored to receive the Oleg D. Sherby Award for 2023, especially so since Professor Sherby was my PhD supervisor. It is also an honor to join the list of past recipients of this TMS award. TMS has been an invaluable resource ever since I joined as a student. If you are judged by the company you keep, I am indeed in superb company.
Citation: For his novel work on the high temperature creep of metals and alloys as well as his seminal work on the high temperature coarsening of precipitates.
2024 Research to Industrial Practice Award
Bruce Pint
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Title: Interim Section Head
Affiliation: Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Quote: I would like to thank TMS for this award and those who nominated me. I’ve had the opportunity to work on a number of great projects for the Department of Energy that have benefited US companies and helped create and maintain jobs in this country. I also would like to thank my mentors including Linn Hobbs at MIT, Dennis Hetzner at Timken and Peter Tortorelli, Ian Wright, Jim DiStefano and Jack DeVan at ORNL and a special mention to the technicians in the corrosion group that make the experiments happen.
Citation: For widespread impact in the industrial application of high-temperature materials & corrosion research to the energy industry including turbines, nuclear power, recuperators, boilers, and advanced cycles.
2024 Sadoway Materials Innovation and Advocacy Award
Yiannis Pontikes
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Title: Associate Professor
Affiliation: Katholieke Universiteit Leuven
Quote: This award is a great honor, and I wholeheartedly thank the Society. It bears the name of a Professor I have been inspired by, and it will serve as a reminder that we have so much to do in the area of sustainable processing for sustainable materials. We need to ask “why” and “why not”, and eventually challenge perceptions, reconsider our choices, and deliver realistic options. And while doing so, it is also vital that we empower the younger ones to go one step further than us.
Citation: For reducing the climate impact of the metallurgical and construction sectors through science, collaboration, and entrepreneurship; establishing the Journal of Sustainable Metallurgy; inspiring future generations.
2024 William D. Nix Award
Tresa Pollock
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Title: Alcoa Distinguished Professor of Materials
Affiliation: University of California, Santa Barbara
Quote: I am truly honored and humbled to receive the TMS William D. Nix award. Professor Nix is an icon of our field that I have long viewed as the model for academic achievement, with seminal research contributions to the mechanical behavior of structural materials, thin films and nanocrystalline materials and exceptional dedication to mentoring an entire generation of highly successful materials scientists.
Citation: For seminal contributions to the creep and fatigue behavior of structural alloys and underlying deformation mechanisms, and for inexhaustible devotion to the mentoring of early career scientists.
Other: “Designing Fatigue Resistant Structural Materials”
2024 William Hume-Rothery Award
Yunzhi Wang
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Title: Professor
Affiliation: The Ohio State University
Quote: I am absolutely thrilled and profoundly honored to receive the TMS Fellow Award, the highest accolade from this esteemed society. This recognition is a testament to the collective dedication and brilliance of everyone I've had the privilege to work, collaborate, and engage with throughout the years—especially my outstanding students, postdocs, and research scientists. As a professor, I see myself as the ambassador of their exceptional contributions, and this award is a celebration of our collaborative achievements.
Citation: For outstanding contributions to advancing fundamental understanding of solid-state phase transformations and plastic deformation and developing/implementing rigorous physics-based modeling/simulation tools for alloy design and processing.
Other: “Deformation Pathway Engineering and Compositionally and Structurally Modulated Alloy Design"
Division Awards
View this calendar year’s recipients of TMS awards managed through the TMS technical divisions— Extraction & Processing (EPD), Functional Materials (FMD), Light Metals (LMD), Materials Processing & Manufacturing (MPMD), and Structural Materials (SMD).
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2024 EPD Distinguished Lecturer Award
George Demopoulos
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Title: Gerald G. Hatch Chair Professor
Affiliation: McGill University
Citation: For outstanding research contributions in hydrometallurgy and advanced energy material processing as evident by an exceptional record of graduate student training, impactful publications, and technology transfer.
Other: “Advanced Hydrometallurgical Process Innovations: Clean Environmental Applications and Sustainable Electrochemical Energy Materials and Technologies”
2024 EPD Distinguished Service Award
Joel Kapusta
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Title: Subject Matter Expert, Sonic Injection and Pyrometallurgy
Affiliation: BBA Inc.
Quote: I vividly remember to this day the words of Professor Keith Brimacombe in his graduate course back in early 1991 during my first month in the PhD program at the University of British Columbia: ‘Being an active member of your professional societies is a must for the growth of your career as a metallurgical engineer.’ I signed up as a student member in both TMS and MetSoc that same month and actively participated in the activities of each society since then. Receiving this award today represents for me a recognition from my peers that my long-lasting services to TMS and MetSoc was not just good for my own personal growth, as per the wisdom of Professor Brimacombe, but was also beneficial for my extractive metallurgy community. I am therefore greatly honored to receive this prestigious award.
Citation: In recognition to his outstanding leadership role supporting mutual collaboration among professional societies and his worldwide recognized technical expertise in sonic injection.
2024 EPD Materials Characterization Best Paper Award - First Place
Marcel Görz
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Title: Research Assistant
Affiliation: Institute for Metal Forming Technology
Quote: I am honoured to receive the TMS-EPD Materials Characterization Best Paper Award. The recognition bestowed upon us by this highly distinguished society of minerals, metals and materials scientists and engineers emphasises the importance and quality of our team's contributions. This award serves as a tremendous motivator, inspiring us to continue our diligent work.
Other: “Evaluation of Feature Engineering Methods for the Prediction of Sheet Metal Properties by an Artificial Neural Network from Punching Force Curves,” Characterization of Minerals, Metals, and Materials, February 2023.
2024 EPD Materials Characterization Best Paper Award - First Place
Mathias Liewald
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Title: Head of Institute at the Institute for Metal Forming Technology
Affiliation: Institute for Metal Forming Technology
Quote: "We deeply feel honored for being getting awarded for the TMS-EPD Materials Characterization Best Paper Award - First Place on the occasion of the next TMS Annual Meeting in Orlando.
Other: “Evaluation of Feature Engineering Methods for the Prediction of Sheet Metal Properties by an Artificial Neural Network from Punching Force Curves,” Characterization of Minerals, Metals, and Materials, February 2023.
2024 EPD Materials Characterization Best Paper Award - First Place
Kim Riedmüller
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Title: Head of Department Sheet Metal Forming and Cutting Processes
Affiliation: Institute for Metal Forming Technology
Quote: We are honored that our work has been recognized by one of the most prestigious professional societies for materials scientists and engineers. This award recognizes the quality and impact of our research over the last few years
Other: “Evaluation of Feature Engineering Methods for the Prediction of Sheet Metal Properties by an Artificial Neural Network from Punching Force Curves,” Characterization of Minerals, Metals, and Materials, February 2023.
2024 EPD Materials Characterization Best Paper Award - First Place
Adrian Schenek
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Title: Research Assistant
Affiliation: Institute for Metal Forming Technology
Quote: I am very honored that our paper was granted the TMS-EPD Materials Characterization Best Paper Award - First Place. The TMS Annual Meeting & Exhibition is a prestigious international conference in the field of minerals, metals and materials. This well-known award encourages us to continue working on this promising interdisciplinary field that applies the combination of blanking technologies and data science.
Other: “Evaluation of Feature Engineering Methods for the Prediction of Sheet Metal Properties by an Artificial Neural Network from Punching Force Curves,” Characterization of Minerals, Metals, and Materials, February 2023.
2024 EPD Materials Characterization Best Paper Award - Second Place
Xiaolei Fang
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Affiliation: Central South University
Quote: I am deeply honored to receive the TMS-EPD Materials Characterization Best Paper Award - Second Place. I sincerely thank TMS and the committee for taking precious time to evaluate and recognize our work. Undoubtedly, the recognition of this award is significant for our previous work and also a great encouragement for our future work.
Other: “Conversion of Ferronickel Slag to Thermal Insulation Materials by Microwave Sintering: Effect of Fly Ash Cenosphere Addition,” Characterization of Minerals, Metals, and Materials, February 2023.
2024 EPD Materials Characterization Best Paper Award - Second Place
Zhiwei Peng
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Title: Professor
Affiliation: Central South University
Quote: At the outset, I appreciate deeply that TMS has awarded me the EPD Materials Characterization Best Paper Award. Many thanks to TMS, as a worldwide authoritative academic organization, for providing a good platform for the communication of our scientific research! I would also like to thank my colleagues and students for their efforts in the team work.
Other: “Conversion of Ferronickel Slag to Thermal Insulation Materials by Microwave Sintering: Effect of Fly Ash Cenosphere Addition,” Characterization of Minerals, Metals, and Materials, February 2023.
2024 EPD Materials Characterization Best Paper Award - Second Place
Mingjun Rao
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Title: Professor
Affiliation: Central South University
Quote: It is my great honor to receive the EPD Materials Characterization Best Paper Award. This prestigious award is an important recognition of the work our team has been carrying out for the recent period of time! Motivated by this award, we will be more focused on our future research in this field.
Other: “Conversion of Ferronickel Slag to Thermal Insulation Materials by Microwave Sintering: Effect of Fly Ash Cenosphere Addition,” Characterization of Minerals, Metals, and Materials, February 2023.
2024 EPD Materials Characterization Best Paper Award - Second Place
Lei Yang
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Affiliation: Central South University
Quote: I consider it a great honor to be the recipient of the EPD Materials Characterization Best Paper Award. In addition to choosing us as the winners of this prestigious award from among many deserving researchers, I would like to thank TMS for providing us with a venue to communicate our study to the scientific world. This honor genuinely acknowledges the scientific work we have done to synthesize cutting-edge materials.
Other: “Conversion of Ferronickel Slag to Thermal Insulation Materials by Microwave Sintering: Effect of Fly Ash Cenosphere Addition,” Characterization of Minerals, Metals, and Materials, February 2023.
2024 EPD Materials Characterization Best Paper Award - Second Place
Guangyan Zhu
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Affiliation: Central South University
Quote: I am deeply honored to receive this valuable EPD Materials Characterization Best Paper Award. Many thanks go to TMS for providing a comprehensive and cross-disciplinary exchange platform of technical knowledge in the minerals, metals, and materials fields. Among the many outstanding researchers, to be selected as the winner of this prestigious award is an affirmation of our team's research ability in the professional field and it is also a kind of incentive.
Other: “Conversion of Ferronickel Slag to Thermal Insulation Materials by Microwave Sintering: Effect of Fly Ash Cenosphere Addition,” Characterization of Minerals, Metals, and Materials, February 2023.
2024 EPD Materials Characterization Best Paper Award - Third Place
Pei Liu
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Title: FIB / Metallography Technologist
Affiliation: Natural Resources Canada
Quote: This is an important honor and recognition to the high level research carried out at CanmetMATEIRALS under Natural Resources Canada.
Other: “The Power and Limitation of Ion Beam Imaging in Focused Ion Beam Microscopes,” Characterization of Minerals, Metals, and Materials, February 2023.
2024 EPD Materials Characterization Best Poster Award - First Place
Jonathan Putman
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Title: Director of Applications
Affiliation: Exum Instruments
Quote: Receiving this award is a testament to the dedication and passion of the team at Exum Instruments, and we are honored by the recognition. So exciting!!!
Other: “An Innovative Instrument Determines Chemistry at the Scale of 3D Printing”
2024 EPD Materials Characterization Best Poster Award - First Place
Ellen Williams
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Title: Vice President of Business Development
Affiliation: Exum Instruments
Quote: The Exum team is thrilled to receive the Materials Characterization Best Poster Award. As a team developing a new characterization tool, we find TMS an excellent place for us to explore how our technology can support the latest materials research.
Other: “An Innovative Instrument Determines Chemistry at the Scale of 3D Printing”
2024 EPD Materials Characterization Best Poster Award - First Place
Peyton Willis
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Title: Senior Chemist
Affiliation: Exum Instruments
Quote: This award represents the hard work and teamwork of me and my coworkers, on this poster but also every day. It was a combination of all of our efforts that made our poster, but its also how we achieve so much in general as a small startup.
Other: “An Innovative Instrument Determines Chemistry at the Scale of 3D Printing”
2024 EPD Pyrometallurgy Best Paper Award
Johannes Schenk
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Affiliation: Montanuniversitaet Leoben
Other: “Influence of a Prior Oxidation on the Reduction Behavior of Magnetite Iron Ore Ultra-Fines Using Hydrogen,” Metallurgical and Materials Transactions B, February 2022.
2024 EPD Pyrometallurgy Best Paper Award
Daniel Spreitzer
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Affiliation: Primetals Technologies Austria GmbH
Other: “Influence of a Prior Oxidation on the Reduction Behavior of Magnetite Iron Ore Ultra-Fines Using Hydrogen,” Metallurgical and Materials Transactions B, February 2022.
2024 EPD Pyrometallurgy Best Paper Award
Thomas Wolfinger
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Affiliation: Paul Wurth
Other: “Influence of a Prior Oxidation on the Reduction Behavior of Magnetite Iron Ore Ultra-Fines Using Hydrogen,” Metallurgical and Materials Transactions B, February 2022.
2024 EPD Pyrometallurgy Best Paper Award
Heng Zheng
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Affiliation: Montanuniversitaet Leoben
Other: “Influence of a Prior Oxidation on the Reduction Behavior of Magnetite Iron Ore Ultra-Fines Using Hydrogen,” Metallurgical and Materials Transactions B, February 2022.
2024 EPD Technology Award
Anton Anzulevich
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Affiliation: Chelyabinsk State University
Other: “Direct Conversion of Electric Arc Furnace Dust to Zinc Ferrite by Roasting: Effect of Roasting Temperature,” Journal of Sustainable Metallurgy, February 2023.
2024 EPD Technology Award
Guanghui Li
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Affiliation: Central South University
Other: “Direct Conversion of Electric Arc Furnace Dust to Zinc Ferrite by Roasting: Effect of Roasting Temperature,” Journal of Sustainable Metallurgy, February 2023.
2024 EPD Technology Award
Zhiwei Peng
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Title: Professor
Affiliation: Central South University
Other: “Direct Conversion of Electric Arc Furnace Dust to Zinc Ferrite by Roasting: Effect of Roasting Temperature,” Journal of Sustainable Metallurgy, February 2023.
2024 EPD Technology Award
Mingjun Rao
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Title: Professor
Affiliation: Central South University
Other: “Direct Conversion of Electric Arc Furnace Dust to Zinc Ferrite by Roasting: Effect of Roasting Temperature,” Journal of Sustainable Metallurgy, February 2023.
2024 EPD Technology Award
Huimin Tang
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Affiliation: Central South University
Other: “Direct Conversion of Electric Arc Furnace Dust to Zinc Ferrite by Roasting: Effect of Roasting Temperature,” Journal of Sustainable Metallurgy, February 2023.
2024 EPD Technology Award
Liancheng Wang
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Affiliation: Central South University/Guangxi Liuzhou Iron and Steel Group
Other: “Direct Conversion of Electric Arc Furnace Dust to Zinc Ferrite by Roasting: Effect of Roasting Temperature,” Journal of Sustainable Metallurgy, February 2023.
2024 EPD/LMD Journal of Sustainable Metallurgy Best Paper Award
Koen Binnemans
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Title: Full Professor
Affiliation: Katholieke Universiteit Leuven
Quote: We are thrilled with this award as our paper "The Twelve Principles of Circular Hydrometallurgy" genuinely represents the core identity of what we do at SOLVOMET KU Leuven: i.e. to develop cost-effective & eco-friendly hydrometallurgical flowsheets that provide the critical metals that society needs to transition to a climate-neutral economy.
Other: “The Twelve Principles of Circular Hydrometallurgy,” Journal of Sustainable Metallurgy, March 2023.
2024 EPD/LMD Journal of Sustainable Metallurgy Best Paper Award
Peter Tom Jones
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Title: Director KU Leuven Institute for Sustainable Metals and Minerals
Affiliation: Katholieke Universiteit Leuven
Quote: We are thrilled with this award as our paper "The Twelve Principles of Circular Hydrometallurgy" genuinely represents the core identity of what we do at SOLVOMET KU Leuven: i.e. to develop cost-effective & eco-friendly hydrometallurgical flowsheets that provide the critical metals that society needs to transition to a climate-neutral economy.
Other: “The Twelve Principles of Circular Hydrometallurgy,” Journal of Sustainable Metallurgy, March 2023.
2024 FMD Distinguished Scientist/Engineer Award
Hannes Schniepp
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Title: VMEC Professor of Applied Science
Affiliation: William & Mary
Quote: TMS is the community that has become a professional home to me and that has opened many doors for me. I have always been very proud and happy to be a member, and receiving this award means so much to me! TMS has helped me to develop meaningful, deep, and long-standing relationships with colleagues from all over the world, and I look forward to continuing to participate and contribute to this wonderful society.
Citation: For exceptional contributions in development of structure-property relationships in complex biological materials such as spider silk and their biomimetic applications.
2024 FMD JEM Best Paper Award
Jing Chen
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Affiliation: Nanchang University
Other: “Ultrathin V3S4 Embedded in Three-Dimensional Carbon Framework with V-C Bonding Towards Alkali-Ion Batteries,” Journal of Electronic Materials, July 2023.
2024 FMD JEM Best Paper Award
Jiancheng Tang
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Affiliation: Nanchang University
Other: “Ultrathin V3S4 Embedded in Three-Dimensional Carbon Framework with V-C Bonding Towards Alkali-Ion Batteries,” Journal of Electronic Materials, July 2023.
2024 FMD JEM Best Paper Award
Nan Ye
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Affiliation: Nanchang University
Other: “Ultrathin V3S4 Embedded in Three-Dimensional Carbon Framework with V-C Bonding Towards Alkali-Ion Batteries,” Journal of Electronic Materials, July 2023.
2024 FMD JEM Best Paper Award
Chenyu Zhang
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Affiliation: Nanchang University
Other: “Ultrathin V3S4 Embedded in Three-Dimensional Carbon Framework with V-C Bonding Towards Alkali-Ion Batteries,” Journal of Electronic Materials, July 2023.
2024 FMD John Bardeen Award
Darrell Schlom
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Title: Tisch University Professor
Affiliation: Cornell University
Quote: This award means a tremendous amount to me. John Bardeen was a scientific gentleman—a gentle role-model for how science should be done—who improved the world through his research on semiconductors and superconductors, all while remaining humble. I recall seeing him speak at a superconductivity conference when I was a graduate student, and it warms my heart to join those receiving this award given in his memory.
Citation: For his pioneering work on the synthesis of functional oxide materials using molecular beam epitaxy.
2024 Light Metals Award
Michael A. Berkson
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Affiliation: Johns Hopkins University
Other: “Material Evaluation Framework of Additively Manufactured Aluminum Alloys for Space Optical Instruments,” Light Metals 2023.
2024 Light Metals Award
John D. Boldt
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Affiliation: Johns Hopkins University
Other: “Material Evaluation Framework of Additively Manufactured Aluminum Alloys for Space Optical Instruments,” Light Metals 2023.
2024 Light Metals Award
Ryan H. Carter
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Affiliation: Johns Hopkins University
Other: “Material Evaluation Framework of Additively Manufactured Aluminum Alloys for Space Optical Instruments,” Light Metals 2023.
2024 Light Metals Award
Floris van Kempen
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Affiliation: The Netherlands Organization for Applied Scientific Research
Other: “Material Evaluation Framework of Additively Manufactured Aluminum Alloys for Space Optical Instruments,” Light Metals 2023.
2024 Light Metals Award
Ludger van der Laan
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Affiliation: The Netherlands Organization for Applied Scientific Research
Other: “Material Evaluation Framework of Additively Manufactured Aluminum Alloys for Space Optical Instruments,” Light Metals 2023.
2024 Light Metals Award
M. Frank Morgan
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Affiliation: Johns Hopkins University
Other: “Material Evaluation Framework of Additively Manufactured Aluminum Alloys for Space Optical Instruments,” Light Metals 2023.
2024 Light Metals Award
Robert K. Mueller
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Affiliation: Johns Hopkins University
Other: “Material Evaluation Framework of Additively Manufactured Aluminum Alloys for Space Optical Instruments,” Light Metals 2023.
2024 Light Metals Award
Salahudin M. Nimer
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Affiliation: Johns Hopkins University
Other: “Material Evaluation Framework of Additively Manufactured Aluminum Alloys for Space Optical Instruments,” Light Metals 2023.
2024 Light Metals Award
Gerard C.J. Otter
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Affiliation: The Netherlands Organization for Applied Scientific Research
Other: “Material Evaluation Framework of Additively Manufactured Aluminum Alloys for Space Optical Instruments,” Light Metals 2023.
2024 Light Metals Award
Zachary J. Post
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Title: Materials Engineer
Affiliation: Johns Hopkins University
Quote: I am very honored by this award! It was exciting to present this work to the TMS community and I am grateful to know that it was well-received, and happy that TMS provides a platform for sharing impactful work like this.
Other: “Material Evaluation Framework of Additively Manufactured Aluminum Alloys for Space Optical Instruments,” Light Metals 2023.
2024 Light Metals Award
Steven M. Storck
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Title: Chief Scientist Manufacturing and Material Synthesis
Affiliation: Johns Hopkins University
Quote: TMS has been instrumental to my development as a scientist providing a strong technical venue to discuss and develop idea with top scientist from around the world. TMS was my first technical conference dating to 2007 as an undergraduate presenter through my graduate studies and now as a professional at the Johns Hopkins University - Applied Physics Lab. As a part of the team I am proud to be honored with the light metals award for 2023
Other: “Material Evaluation Framework of Additively Manufactured Aluminum Alloys for Space Optical Instruments,” Light Metals 2023.
2024 Light Metals Award
William H. Swartz
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Affiliation: Johns Hopkins University
Other: “Material Evaluation Framework of Additively Manufactured Aluminum Alloys for Space Optical Instruments,” Light Metals 2023.
2024 Light Metals Award
Steven R. Szczesniak
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Affiliation: Johns Hopkins University
Other: “Material Evaluation Framework of Additively Manufactured Aluminum Alloys for Space Optical Instruments,” Light Metals 2023.
2024 Light Metals Award
Douglas B. Trigg
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Title: Materials Engineer
Affiliation: Johns Hopkins University
Quote: We appreciate the dedication from TMS in acknowledging our research and efforts to disseminate scientific understanding in exciting new areas.
Other: “Material Evaluation Framework of Additively Manufactured Aluminum Alloys for Space Optical Instruments,” Light Metals 2023.
2024 Light Metals Award
Walter R. Zimbeck
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Title: Project Manager, Additive Manufacturing
Affiliation: Johns Hopkins University
Quote: TMS is an amazing organization for networking and sharing materials technology with the world, and there is always a vibrant energy at TMS events. In that context, the Light Metals Award is a career highlight and very affirming for the hard work and dedication of the team.
Other: “Material Evaluation Framework of Additively Manufactured Aluminum Alloys for Space Optical Instruments,” Light Metals 2023.
2024 Light Metals Subject Award - Alumina/Bauxite
Jeferson Carneiro
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Title: Engineering & Implementation Project Manager
Affiliation: Hydro Alunorte - Alumina do Norte do Brasil
Quote: This award is a gratifying recognition of all the work carried out in the project towards the sustainability of our industrial activity. Being recognized by TSM is uplifting and crowns my career as a professional and person.
Other: “Reduction of GHG Emissions and Increase Operational Reliability Using Immersed Electrode Boiler in an Alumina Refinery,” Light Metals 2023.
2024 Light Metals Subject Award - Alumina/Bauxite
Erinaldo Filho
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Title: Senior Electrical Engineer
Affiliation: Hydro Alunorte - Alumina do Norte do Brasil
Quote: I am honored to have been nominated to receive an award from such a renowned institution as TMS. I am grateful for the opportunity to have participated in a project so relevant to Hydro Alunorte and with demonstrably positive environmental impacts.
Other: “Reduction of GHG Emissions and Increase Operational Reliability Using Immersed Electrode Boiler in an Alumina Refinery,” Light Metals 2023.
2024 Light Metals Subject Award - Alumina/Bauxite
Fernando Melo
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Title: Process Coordinator
Affiliation: Hydro Alunorte - Alumina do Norte do Brasil
Quote: The TMS Light Metals Subject Award - Alumina & Bauxite recognizes outstanding contributions in the field, with a focus on the work titled "Reduction of GHG Emissions and Increase Operational Reliability Using Immersed Electrode Boiler in an Alumina Refinery." This accolade underscores the innovative approach taken to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and enhance operational reliability within the context of alumina production. The award signifies the significant impact of the research on advancing sustainable practices in the aluminum industry.
Other: “Reduction of GHG Emissions and Increase Operational Reliability Using Immersed Electrode Boiler in an Alumina Refinery,” Light Metals 2023.
2024 Light Metals Subject Award - Alumina/Bauxite
Rodrigo Neves
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Title: Lead Process Engineer
Affiliation: Hydro Alunorte - Alumina do Norte do Brasil
Quote: Being awarded at one of the most important events in the world is a huge honor. TMS means a lot to industries and engineers who are every day doing a great job around the world. It is the confirmation that we did a wonderful job by completing the project with the presentation at TMS 2023. It is also important to share the knowledge with the scientific community so everyone can be inspired and help us to build a new and sustainable world.
Other: “Reduction of GHG Emissions and Increase Operational Reliability Using Immersed Electrode Boiler in an Alumina Refinery,” Light Metals 2023.
2024 Light Metals Subject Award - Aluminum Reduction Technology
Nadia Ahli
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Title: Senior Manager - Smelter Development Projects
Affiliation: Emirates Global Aluminium
Quote: TMS provides opportunity for aluminium industry experts to share their best industrial practices and winning an award from this platform is a true acknowledgement and honor for professional contribution for aluminium Industry.
Other: “Preheat, Start-Up and Early Operation of DX+ Ultra Pots at 500 kA,” Light Metals 2023.
2024 Light Metals Subject Award - Aluminum Reduction Technology
Sajid Hussain
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Title: Engineer Research and Development (R&D)
Affiliation: Emirates Global Aluminium
Quote: I am very excited, passionate and thrilled to receiving this award from the most esteemed society in the field of Mineral, Metals & Material. This award will be one of best moment of my career and a memorable milestone achieved during professional life for the contribution to innovate the process of producing sustainable aluminum for the world.
Other: “Preheat, Start-Up and Early Operation of DX+ Ultra Pots at 500 kA,” Light Metals 2023.
2024 Light Metals Subject Award - Aluminum Reduction Technology
Aslam Khan
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Title: Engineer I ( R&D) Process
Affiliation: Emirates Global Aluminium
Quote: I am truly grateful for the Light Metals Award in Aluminum Reduction Technology. It means a lot to be acknowledged by TMS, a leader in metal research and collaboration. This recognition strengthens my dedication to finding new ways to improve our industry and make it better for the environment and the people after us.
Other: “Preheat, Start-Up and Early Operation of DX+ Ultra Pots at 500 kA,” Light Metals 2023.
2024 Light Metals Subject Award - Aluminum Reduction Technology
Mustafa Mustafa
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Title: Manager - Reduction Process & Lining Development
Affiliation: Emirates Global Aluminium
Quote: I am very humbled by this award and appreciate all who have supported and nominated the work as best aluminum reduction technology paper for TMS 2023. With TMS' long and prestigious history in gathering the most impactful and knowledgeable people in the industry I hope this award will encourage me and others to continue our efforts and contribute content that will enrich the industry and stimulate fruitful collaboration with our peers for the betterment of mankind.
Other: “Preheat, Start-Up and Early Operation of DX+ Ultra Pots at 500 kA,” Light Metals 2023.
2024 Light Metals Subject Award - Aluminum Reduction Technology
Konstantin Nikandrov
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Title: Manager
Affiliation: Emirates Global Aluminium
Quote: I am very humbled by this award and appreciate all who have supported and nominated the work as best aluminium reduction technology paper for TMS 2023. With TMS' long and prestigious history in gathering the most impactful and knowledgeable people in the industry I hope this award will encourage me and others to continue our efforts and contribute content that will enrich the industry and stimulate fruitful collaboration with our peers for the betterment of mankind.
Other: “Preheat, Start-Up and Early Operation of DX+ Ultra Pots at 500 kA,” Light Metals 2023.
2024 Light Metals Subject Award - Electrode Technology for Aluminum Production
Anders Sørhuus
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Title: Product Technology Manager
Affiliation: REEL ECS
Quote: The award is a great encouragement to all the contributors . It helps to motivate us to continue to look for new ideas , and to get the result documented to the aluminum industry. This is a great recognition of the work from our fellows in TMS, and we are extremely honored to receive the award.
Other: “AHEX Full Scale Experiences at TRIMET Aluminium SE,” Light Metals 2023.
2024 Light Metals Subject Award - Warren Peterson Cast Shop for Aluminum Production
Mark Jolly
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Title: Professor and Director of Manufacturing and Materials & Director, TransFIRe
Affiliation: Cranfield University
Quote: I have been attending TMS meetings, initially sporadically, since 1990 when I was working in industry, and continuously every year since 1999. I submitted and presented my first paper on “The effect of simultaneous additions of Sodium and Strontium on the modification of an aluminium silicon alloy” in 1990 and have submitted close to 50 papers since then. This is the first time I have won a TMS best paper award. Attending TMS meetings has enabled me to build up a fantastic network of researchers across the world and has been something look forward to every year. This year will obviously be very special for me.
Other: “Defect Minimisation in Vacuum Assisted Plaster Mould Investment Casting through Simulation of High Value Aluminium Alloy Components,” Light Metals 2023.
2024 Light Metals Subject Award - Warren Peterson Cast Shop for Aluminum Production
Emanuele Pagone
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Title: Lecturer (Assistant Professor) in Sustainable Manufacturing Systems
Affiliation: Cranfield University
Quote: I am deeply honored to receive this prestigious award that underscores the culmination of hard work and profound passion to advancing knowledge in the field of metal casting. Being regularly part of the vibrant community of attendees of the TMS Annual Meeting has been instrumental, providing a platform to formulate new ideas and engage with cross-disciplinary experts in materials and metals worldwide. I am proud to be part of this dynamic community tackling the complex, yet urgent, scientific challenges of our generation.
Other: “Defect Minimisation in Vacuum Assisted Plaster Mould Investment Casting through Simulation of High Value Aluminium Alloy Components,” Light Metals 2023.
2024 Light Metals Subject Award - Warren Peterson Cast Shop for Aluminum Production
Konstantinos Salonitis
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Title: Professor and Head of Sustainable Manufacturing Systems Centre
Affiliation: Cranfield University
Quote: It is a tremendous honor to be recognized by the TMS community for our research. We must pay homage to every member of our team who played a role in bringing this research to fruition. Being a part of the TMS family has undoubtedly inspired us and sparked much of the research we are currently undertaking.
Other: “Defect Minimisation in Vacuum Assisted Plaster Mould Investment Casting through Simulation of High Value Aluminium Alloy Components,” Light Metals 2023.
2024 LMD JOM Best Paper Award
Ming Chen
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Title: Professor
Affiliation: University of Denmark
Quote: This award is a great recognition of our previous research work and encourages us to further contribute to TMS activities.
Other: “Performance and Durability of Reversible Solid Oxide Cells with Nano-electrocatalysts Infiltrated Electrodes,” JOM, December 2022.
2024 LMD JOM Best Paper Award
Bhaskar Reddy Sudireddy
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Title: Associate Professor
Affiliation: University of Denmark
Quote: It is a privilege to receive the best paper award from TMS LMD and thank you for the recognizing our research work.
Other: “Performance and Durability of Reversible Solid Oxide Cells with Nano-electrocatalysts Infiltrated Electrodes,” JOM, December 2022.
2024 LMD JOM Best Paper Award
Xiaofeng Tong
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Affiliation: North China Electric Power University
Quote: I am honored and grateful for the TMS committee's decision to award our paper the Light Metals JOM Best Paper Award. This recognition celebrates our research on solid oxide cells and inspires me to pursue innovative scientific endeavors in the future.
Other: “Performance and Durability of Reversible Solid Oxide Cells with Nano-electrocatalysts Infiltrated Electrodes,” JOM, December 2022.
2024 LMD JOM Best Paper Award
Miao Yu
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Title: PHD student
Affiliation: University of Denmark
Quote: Receiving this prestigious award for my paper in JOM is not only a recognition of our research in solid oxide cells but also an affirmation of the innovative strides we are making in the field of nanoengineered materials. This accolade from TMS further motivates me to continue exploring and pushing the boundaries of materials science for sustainable energy solutions.
Other: “Performance and Durability of Reversible Solid Oxide Cells with Nano-electrocatalysts Infiltrated Electrodes,” JOM, December 2022.
2024 LMD Magnesium Technology Award - Student Paper
Thomas Avey
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Title: PhD Candidate
Affiliation: The Ohio State University
Quote: I am thankful and honored to be selected to receive recognition for my work through the Light Metal Division Magnesium Technology Best Student Paper Award. TMS has provided an invaluable opportunity to present my work and network with others in my field and in other tangential fields. I am looking forward to attending and participating in future TMS Conferences.
Other: “Processing Map and Performance of a Low-cost Wrought Mg Alloy: ZAXEM11100,” Magnesium Technology 2023.
2024 LMD Magnesium Technology Best Paper Award - Fundamental Research
Jan Bohlen
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Title: Research Scientist
Affiliation: Institute of Material and Process Design, Helmholtz-Zentrum Hereon
Quote: Winning the TMS Magnesium Technology Best Paper Award on Fundamental Research is a great recognition of our interdisciplinary research approach in which I was able to participate. TMS is one of the most important conferences to present and discuss our field of research. It specifically underlines that projects with a specific application in mind can have important impact in fundamental research.
Other: “In Situ Study of the Degradation Behaviour Under Load of Mg1.8Y0.6Zn(1Ag) Using Synchrotron Tomography,” Magnesium Technology 2023.
2024 LMD Magnesium Technology Best Paper Award - Fundamental Research
Anais Louapre
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Title: Materials Engineering Student
Affiliation: Institute of Materials Physics, Helmholtz-Zentrum Hereon
Quote: This award of Magnesium Technology Best Paper Award – Fundamental Research recognizes a technical advancement concerning Magnesium based Materials implant. I am honored it's also my first experience in a research center.
Other: “In Situ Study of the Degradation Behaviour Under Load of Mg1.8Y0.6Zn(1Ag) Using Synchrotron Tomography,” Magnesium Technology 2023.
2024 LMD Magnesium Technology Best Paper Award - Fundamental Research
Joao Pereira da Silva
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Title: Professor
Affiliation: Institute of Metallic Biomaterials, Helmholtz-Zentrum Hereon
Quote: This award is a wonderful recognition of the work done with my dear colleagues in a multidisciplinary team which I am proud of being part of.
Other: “In Situ Study of the Degradation Behaviour Under Load of Mg1.8Y0.6Zn(1Ag) Using Synchrotron Tomography,” Magnesium Technology 2023.
2024 LMD Magnesium Technology Best Paper Award - Fundamental Research
Domonkos Tolnai
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Title: Research Scientist
Affiliation: Institute of Metallic Biomaterials, Helmholtz-Zentrum Hereon
Quote: It is an honor to receive the TMS Magnesium Technology Best Paper Award on Fundamental Research for our work on the simultaneous effect of mechanical and degradation load on alloys for implant applications. TMS as one of the largest societies for the application and fundamental research in Metallurgy and Materials is an important forum to meet and exchange with colleagues in our field. This award of such a prestigious society underlines the importance of the fundamental research in application-oriented material development.
Other: “In Situ Study of the Degradation Behaviour Under Load of Mg1.8Y0.6Zn(1Ag) Using Synchrotron Tomography,” Magnesium Technology 2023.
2024 LMD Technology Award
Kevin Anderson
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Title: Brunswick Senior Fellow
Affiliation: Brunswick Corporation
Quote: As a member of TMS since college, TMS has always been at the forefront of materials technology. Having worked in the light metals industry my entire career, it is very humbling to be recognized by the Light Metals Division where so many experts have contributed to our profession.
Citation: Dr. Anderson was instrumental in the designing of the Mercalloy family of aluminum alloys and advances in metals recycling through the invention of innovative aluminum alloys.
2024 LMD/EPD Energy Best Paper Award - Professional
Voramon Dheeradhada
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Title: Technology Manager - Materials, Coatings, and Modeling
Affiliation: General Electric Global Research
Other: “Corrosion and Erosion Protection to Accelerate Deployment of Sustainable Biomass”, Energy Technology 2023, February 2023.
2024 LMD/EPD Energy Best Paper Award - Professional
Anteneh Kebbede
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Title: Senior Principal Scientist
Affiliation: General Electric Global Research
Quote: The team is honored to receive the recognition for the quality and impact of our work. Thank you.
Other: “Corrosion and Erosion Protection to Accelerate Deployment of Sustainable Biomass”, Energy Technology 2023, February 2023.
2024 LMD/EPD Energy Best Paper Award - Professional
Bruce Pint
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Title: Interim Section Head
Affiliation: Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Quote: Patrick assembled a great team and this award shows how the team has been successful.
Other: “Corrosion and Erosion Protection to Accelerate Deployment of Sustainable Biomass”, Energy Technology 2023, February 2023.
2024 LMD/EPD Energy Best Paper Award - Professional
Patrick Shower
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Title: Lead Coatings Engineer
Affiliation: General Electric Global Research
Quote: As a busy professional with poor time management skills, TMS is the one conference I try to reliably keep up with. I'm grateful to the TMS Foundation for making it happen.
Other: “Corrosion and Erosion Protection to Accelerate Deployment of Sustainable Biomass”, Energy Technology 2023, February 2023.
2024 LMD/EPD Energy Best Paper Award- Student
Nawshad Haque
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Title: Principal Scientist and Research Team Leader
Affiliation: CSIRO Energy
Quote: TMS Award is an excellent initiative to encourage new generation of researchers in the minerals and metallurgical industries. Dr Aulia Qisthi Mairizal was a PhD student when this paper was written and presented on electronic waste recycling and quantification of decarbonization benefits for the industry. I am glad to be part of this research team.
Other: “Carbon Footprint Assessment of Waste PCB Recycling Process through Black Copper Smelting Route in Australia,” Energy Technologies 2023, February 2023.
2024 LMD/EPD Energy Best Paper Award- Student
Aulia Qisthi Mairizal
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Title: PhD student
Affiliation: Swinburne University of Technology
Quote: I am profoundly pleased to be honored with the prestigious TMS award. This recognition extends beyond merely acknowledging our research paper; it highlights our collective commitment to applying scientific knowledge in addressing real-world challenges.
Other: “Carbon Footprint Assessment of Waste PCB Recycling Process through Black Copper Smelting Route in Australia,” Energy Technologies 2023, February 2023.
2024 LMD/EPD Energy Best Paper Award- Student
M. Akbar Rhamdhani
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Title: Professor
Affiliation: Swinburne University of Technology
Quote: I (and the team) am very honored and humbled to receive this award from the TMS LMD/EPD Energy Best Paper Award (Student). We would like to thank TMS. This certainly will encourage myself and team to further work in this and relevant area.
Other: “Carbon Footprint Assessment of Waste PCB Recycling Process through Black Copper Smelting Route in Australia,” Energy Technologies 2023, February 2023.
2024 LMD/EPD Energy Best Paper Award- Student
Kwong Ming Tse
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Title: Senior Lecturer
Affiliation: Swinburne University of Technology
Other: “Carbon Footprint Assessment of Waste PCB Recycling Process through Black Copper Smelting Route in Australia,” Energy Technologies 2023, February 2023.
2024 MPMD Distinguished Scientist/Engineer Award
Rajiv Mishra
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Title: Regents Professor
Affiliation: University of North Texas
Quote: TMS-MPMD, particularly the Shaping and Forming Committee, provided me a wonderful opportunity to organize the friction stir welding and processing symposium that became an integral part of my career growth. Much of my research contributions correlating the processing-microstructure-properties came out from these activities, and ultimately that led to founding of the start-up named Optimus Alloys.
Citation: For broadening the friction stir welding technology into a generic microstructural modification and manufacturing process, known as friction stir processing, and developing its scientific understanding.
2024 MPMD Distinguished Service Award
Megan Cordill
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Title: Deputy Director
Affiliation: Erich Schmid Institute of Materials Science
Quote: Throughout my career, not only have I strived to expand and develop the science behind materials, I have also encouraged other scientists and engineers to enter the field and do the same. I joined TMS as an undergraduate and have remained an active member because of TMS’s forward thinking towards creating a more diverse materials organization where all are recognized. I am honored by this award and look forward to furthering TMS aspirations.
Citation: For dedication to MPMD as an editor, symposium organizer, and board member, and for championing diversity, equity and inclusiveness across our Division and Society.
2024 Nagy El-Kaddah Award for Best Paper in MHD in Material Processing
Andre Phillion
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Title: Professor and ArcelorMittal Dofasco Chair in Ferrous Metallurgy
Affiliation: McMaster University
Quote: I am very pleased to be honored, with my co-authors, for a best-paper award by TMS. I have been a member of TMS for 20+ years, and very much value the collaborations, connections, and friendships in the materials science and engineering community that have developed as a result of my TMS membership.
Other: “Mathematical Study of the Formation Mechanisms of Complex Oxide Inclusions in Si–Mn-Killed Steel,” Metallurgical and Materials Transactions B, December 2022.
2024 Nagy El-Kaddah Award for Best Paper in MHD in Material Processing
Angshuman Podder
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Title: Postdoctoral Researcher
Affiliation: McMaster University
Quote: I feel really honored to have received this award for my work during my PhD studies on inclusions in steel. This will motivate me in the future to keep pushing the limits of materials processing. Thanks to the TMS Foundation and the award committee.
Other: “Mathematical Study of the Formation Mechanisms of Complex Oxide Inclusions in Si–Mn-Killed Steel,” Metallurgical and Materials Transactions B, December 2022.
2024 SMD Distinguished Scientist/Engineer Award
Catherine Rae
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Title: Professor
Affiliation: Emmanuel College
Quote: TMS does a terrific job for the materials community at all levels from professionals in industry and academia to promoting materials to the next generation of specialists in schools. I am very proud to be given this award and would like to thank my sponsors and TMS Foundation.
Citation: For her distinguished services to nickel superalloy metallurgy, in terms of teaching and in conducting fundamental and applied research for the benefit of industry.
2024 SMD Distinguished Service Award
Brad Boyce
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Title: Distinguished Member of the Technical Staff
Affiliation: Sandia National Laboratories
Citation: For extensive contributions and impactful service to the Structural Materials Division, to TMS, and to the profession of Materials Science.
2024 SMD JOM Best Paper Award
Lin Li
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Title: Associate Professor
Affiliation: Arizona State University
Quote: It is truly an honor to be awarded the JOM Best Paper Award, a remarkable recognition of the dedication and effort invested in our research. This acknowledgment serves as a strong motivation to further contribute to the field of materials science and engineering while deepening my commitment to the TMS community and its overarching mission.
Other: “Machine Learning-Guided Exploration of Glass-Forming Ability in Multicomponent Alloys,” JOM, December 2022.
2024 SMD JOM Best Paper Award
Timothy Sullivan IV
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Affiliation: University of Alabama
Quote: I am honored to receive the JOM Best Paper Award from the structural materials division. It is encouraging to see how this work is having an impact as this recognition underscores the significance of our research and highlights the collective efforts of the research team.
Other: “Machine Learning-Guided Exploration of Glass-Forming Ability in Multicomponent Alloys,” JOM, December 2022.
2024 SMD JOM Best Paper Award
Feng Yan
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Title: Associate Professor
Affiliation: Arizona State University
Other: “Machine Learning-Guided Exploration of Glass-Forming Ability in Multicomponent Alloys,” JOM, December 2022.
2024 SMD JOM Best Paper Award
Yi Yao
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Title: Graduate Student
Affiliation: Arizona State University
Quote: Receiving this award represents a significant recognition of my works in the field, validating my contributions and fostering a sense of professional accomplishment.
Other: “Machine Learning-Guided Exploration of Glass-Forming Ability in Multicomponent Alloys,” JOM, December 2022.
Young Professionals Awards
View this calendar year’s recipients of TMS awards developed specifically to support the professional growth of young professional members.
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2024 AIME Robert Lansing Hardy Award
Darren Pagan
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Title: Assistant Professor
Affiliation: Pennsylvania State University
Quote: Thank you to the society and my nominators for this award. This recognition by the TMS community means a lot to me. I look forward to continuing to develop my career and contribute to TMS.
Citation: For innovative synchrotron x-ray characterization experiments coupled with simulations giving unique insights into the micromechanical and macroscopic behavior of materials.
2024 Early Career Faculty Fellow Award
Diletta Giuntini
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Title: Assistant Professor
Affiliation: Eindhoven University of Technology
Quote: TMS has been one of my very first professional homes, and I treasure every milestone that I was able to achieve thanks to their support. Being recognized with the Early Career Faculty Fellow Award is an immense honor. I will do my very best to continue contributing to this thriving international community of brilliant materials scientists and engineers.
Citation: Merging Fields and Perspectives: Multidisciplinarity and Internationalization in Materials Science
2024 Early Career Faculty Fellow Award
Atieh Moridi
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Title: Assistant Professor
Affiliation: Cornell University
Quote: I'm deeply grateful to the TMS Honors & Professional Recognition Committee for this remarkable honor. I'm indebted to the bright students I work with every day, as well as the nominators and mentors who have guided me along the way. I look forward to this journey of continued learning and collaboration within the TMS society.
Citation: The Power of Instability: Non-Equilibrium Dynamics in Additive Manufacturing and Professional Development
2024 EPD Young Leaders Professional Development
Sougata Roy
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Title: Assistant Professor
Affiliation: Iowa State University
Quote: It is a great honor to receive 2024 TMS EPD Young Leaders Professional Development Award. TMS played a major role in enhancing my knowledge and professional network in the fields of advanced material and manufacturing. I worked as both lead and co-organizer for a symposium titled 'Additive Manufacturing of Large-scale Metallic Components' which later evolved to 'Agile Additive Manufacturing by Employing Breakthrough Functionalities'. It's great to see the wide range of technical experts from various scientific disciplines connected via TMS Foundation and their contributions to science and engineering.
2024 EPD Young Leaders Professional Development
Matthew Zappulla
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Title: Mechanical Engineer
Affiliation: Los Alamos National Laboratory
Quote: I am honored and humbled to receive the 2024 EPD Young Leaders Professional Development Award. I am grateful to the TMS Extraction & Processing Division Nominations & Awards Committee for recognizing my work and for supporting the next generation of scientific leaders. I am committed to using my leadership skills to inspire and mentor other young scientists. I am thankful for the support of my mentors, colleagues, and family, and I look forward to using this award to further my career and make a meaningful contribution to the materials science community.
2024 FMD Young Leaders Professional Development
Changhong Cao
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Title: Assistant Professor
Affiliation: McGill University
Quote: TMS is a fantastic and welcoming community to be part of and I felt like going home every time I attended TMS events. It is a great honor and pleasure to receive the YLPD award which is also a great encouragement for early-career researchers like myself to make continuous contributions to professional societies.
2024 FMD Young Leaders Professional Development
Ling Li
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Title: Assistant Professor
Affiliation: Virginia Polytechnic Institute
Quote: I am sincerely thankful for being honored with the FMD Young Leaders Professional Development Award. Participating in TMS conferences has consistently been an exciting opportunity for me to delve into new research topics and engage with experts from all over the world. I feel fortunate and appreciative of the generous support from the TMS community and I also look forward to contributing my efforts to further the ongoing growth of TMS.
2024 FMD Young Leaders Professional Development
Steven Naleway
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Title: Associate Professor
Affiliation: University of Utah
Quote: I am honored to selected for the 2024 TMS FDM Young Leaders Professional Development Award. I have been attending TMS Annual Meetings since 2013 and began serving on the Biomaterials Committee in 2016. TMS and the connections that it has afforded me have been very helpful as I grow my academic career and I am excited about the new opportunities that this award will invite.
2024 Frontiers of Materials Award
Pinar Acar
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Title: Assistant Professor
Affiliation: Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Quote: Thank you very much to TMS for this honor and opportunity of organizing a symposium on physics-informed machine learning for the modeling and design of materials and manufacturing processes. I am very much looking forward to the fruitful discussions we will have with the TMS community on this emerging and exciting field of materials research.
2024 Frontiers of Materials Award
Takaaki Koyanagi
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Title: Research & Development Staff
Affiliation: Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Quote: It is a great honor for me to receive the Frontiers of Materials Award. I would like to thank my co-workers and collaborators who helped my career. I am thrilled to organize the special symposium on Novel Ceramics Processes for Nuclear Applications at TMS2024.
2024 LMD Young Leaders Professional Development
Thomas Dorin
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Title: Senior Research Fellow
Affiliation: Deakin University
Quote: The TMS LMD Young Leaders Professional Development Award recognizes my contributions and potential in the field of light metals. This honor not only acknowledges my technical achievements but also provides an unparalleled opportunity for professional growth by facilitating active participation and networking within the TMS community. I am deeply grateful for this recognition and excited about the prospects it offers for my future engagements in the domain.
2024 LMD Young Leaders Professional Development
Sridhar Niverty
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Title: Materials Scientist
Affiliation: Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
Quote: I am honored to receive this award from TMS. TMS provides a fantastic platform for industry leaders, scientists, engineers, and students to discuss the latest R&D and collaboratively tackle materials science challenges. I am excited to contribute in this role to promote greater inclusivity and participation and work towards the continued success of TMS.
2024 LMD Young Leaders Professional Development
Brian Zukas
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Title: Senior Engineer
Affiliation: Alcoa
Quote: I am honored to receive the LMD Young Leaders Professional Development Award. As an engineer in the aluminum industry, TMS and Light Metals have been an invaluable resource in my career. I am looking forward to the opportunities this award offers to increase my engagement with and contributions to TMS.
2024 MPMD Young Leaders Professional Development
Brady Butler
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Title: Materials Engineer
Affiliation: U.S. Army Research Laboratory
Quote: I attended my first TMS meeting in the Spring of 2004, which must make me one of the oldest Young Professionals on record. Over the years, TMS has provided me with resources to pursue my education, a forum to discuss my research, and the opportunity to collaborate and network with the finest professionals in my field. I am deeply honored and grateful to accept this Young Leaders Professional Development Award from the Materials Processing & Manufacturing Division of TMS.
2024 MPMD Young Leaders Professional Development
Arumina Singh
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Title: Assistant Professor
Affiliation: Arizona State University
Quote: Receiving the TMS 2024 Young Leaders Professional Development Award is a tremendous honor. The opportunities it offers to network with accomplished professionals, attend specialized workshops, and gain exposure to cutting-edge research are invaluable for my professional development. With unwavering enthusiasm, I look forward to contributing my skills and passion to the growth and prosperity of the materials science community.
2024 MPMD Young Leaders Professional Development
Emma White
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Title: Senior Scientist
Affiliation: DECHEMA
Quote: I am truly privileged to receive one of the TMS 2024 MPMD Young Leader Professional Development Awards. Since my first meeting in 2011, TMS has provided critical, foundational support and opportunities for scientific advancement as I started and established my professional career in materials science; TMS has become my professional home society for inspiring and informative interactions at the leading edge of the materials science field. I am thrilled to have the chance to engage with leaders and be mentored by them as I become even more involved in TMS professional and technical activities and volunteerism through this award.
2024 SMD Young Leaders Professional Development
Anne Campbell
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Title: Research Associate
Affiliation: Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Quote: I am very honored to be selected as recipient for the SMD Young Leaders Professional Development award for 2024. My involvement with TMS started in 2008 as a graduate student at my first professional conference and has continued to grow since. I am looking forward to using this opportunity to expand my leadership potential within TMS and it’s functional and technical committees.
2024 SMD Young Leaders Professional Development
Grace Gu
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Title: Assistant Professor
Affiliation: University of California, Berkley
Quote: I am honored to receive this award and look forward to further engagement in the TMS and SMD community. TMS has provided me many opportunities to connect with other researchers in the field, participate in professional development activities, and form new collaborations. I am grateful to be a part of this amazing community.
2024 SMD Young Leaders Professional Development
Zachary Sims
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Title: Assistant Research Faculty
Affiliation: University of Tennessee
Quote: I am honored and humbled to be receiving the SMD Young Leaders award. Since joining in 2015, TMS has been a place I could rely on to meet fellow materials professionals with whom I could establish positive relationships and together create world changing innovation. Whatever comes next for me, I know TMS will continue to be a key factor in my success as a researcher and material professional.
2024 Young Innovator in the Materials Science of Additive Manufacturing Award
Minh-Son Pham
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Title: Lecturer (Assistant Professor)
Affiliation: Imperial College London
Quote: TMS has ever been my professional home where I learn and meet many brilliant minds who inspire me in pursuing research in materials science and advanced manufacturing. Being recognized by this TMS award is my great honour. This award is a credit to excellent works in physical metallurgy and additive manufacturing I have had with PhD students and collaborators I have had the privilege to work with.
Other: "Meta-crystals: Synergistic combination of materials science and additive manufacturing"
Student Awards
View this calendar year’s recipients of TMS student scholarships, travel grants, and other awards.
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2024 Acta Materialia, Inc. Undergraduate Scholarship
Soren Hellyer
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Title: Student
Affiliation: Iowa State University
Quote: It is an honor to receive the Acta Materialia scholarship. As a member of TMS and Material Advantage, I have made many meaningful connections, especially with my classmates and staff. I am incredibly grateful to Acta Materialia Inc., TMS, and the TMS Foundation for the recognition as this scholarship not only supports my undergraduate degree but will also help me attend future conferences to continue making valuable connections. When I graduate, I plan on pursuing a Ph.D. either studying metals for application in high energy physics or semiconductors.
2024 Acta Materialia, Inc. Undergraduate Scholarship
Matthew Sherman
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Title: Student
Affiliation: Missouri University of Science and Technology
Quote: Receiving the Acta Materialia Scholarship is an incredible honor, and I am deeply grateful to TMS, Material Advantage, and Acta Materialia Inc. for providing me with this amazing opportunity. TMS and Material Advantage have offered an exceptional platform for networking that has allowed me to cultivate invaluable connections with peers, mentors, and experts who have been instrumental in my professional development by offering guidance, knowledge, and collaborative opportunities that have significantly enhanced my comprehension of materials science and its practical applications. Following the completion of my undergraduate degree in metallurgical engineering, my plan is to advance into a master’s program and then pursue a career in the manufacturing industry.
2024 AIME Henry deWitt Smith Scholarship
Sylvie Crowell
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Title: Student
Affiliation: Case Western Reserve University
Quote: I would like to extend my heartfelt thanks to TMS for awarding me this scholarship and helping to make my continuing graduate education in the field of Materials Science and Engineering possible. Being part of TMS and other Materials Science professional societies has granted me tremendous opportunities to learn experientially and be successful as a young professional.
2024 AIME Henry deWitt Smith Scholarship
Pierangeli Rodriguez De Vecchis
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Title: Student
Affiliation: University of Pittsburgh
Quote: I am incredibly grateful to TMS for this award and for their continued support to student growth in the materials field. Since the beginning of my undergraduate journey in materials science, Material Advantage encouraged me to expand my interests and connections through conferences, events, and inspiring talks. Now, this award is an affirmation of my efforts, as well as an encouragement to continue working hard for high quality materials research. I hope to one day repay this honor to TMS and my mentors through continued curiosity and dedication to materials research and education.
2024 EPD Scholarship
Josh Black
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Title: Student
Affiliation: McMaster University
Quote: TMS and Material Advantage have allowed me to learn about the materials industry outside of class and have given me an increased understanding of how materials and material science are used in today’s society. Through the knowledge TMS has given me, I hope to become a positive impact on the materials science and engineering community. Post graduation, I hope to become an active member within the industry, with knowledge on computational materials and how AI can be used within the materials engineering field.
2024 FMD Gilbert Chin Scholarship
Anush Singhal
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Title: Student
Affiliation: Georgia Institute of Technology
Quote: From connecting with professors who are a part of the TMS community in Canada recommending this field of study to networking, social, and professional events hosted at the Georgia Institute of Technology by our Material Advantage chapter, TMS has provided me with a community of members to connect to. These experiences have led me to apply to graduate school with hopes of obtaining a Ph.D. in materials science with a focus on sustainable materials research in electronics. I am honored to receive the FMD Gilbert Chin Scholarship and would like to thank the TMS Foundation and Battelle and Jeffrey Wadsworth for their continued support in my education, providing me with new experiences, and investing in my future.
2024 International Symposium on Superalloys Scholarship
Semanti Mukhopadhyay
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Title: Student
Affiliation: Ohio State University
Quote: It is with great honor and gratitude that I accept the TMS International Symposium on Superalloys Scholarship. This recognition emphasizes the importance of advancing both fundamental and application-oriented research on superalloys. This award not only supports my academic journey but also affirms my dedication to innovative material design, processing, and multi-scale characterization.
2024 International Symposium on Superalloys Scholarship
Cynthia Rodenkirchen
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Title: Student
Affiliation: Imperial College London
Quote: I am incredibly thankful to have been awarded this scholarship as a recognition of my efforts to advance research on Ni-based superalloy compositions for aero-engine applications. TMS has significantly benefited my work and professional development during my attendance at the TMS 2023 Annual Meeting & Exhibition, where I was able to present my research and connect with other researchers working in similar areas. After finishing my PhD, I wish to continue my career in academia by pursuing a postdoc on oxidation of Ni-based superalloys.
2024 Kaufman CALPHAD Scholarship
Jakob Scroggins
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Title: Student
Affiliation: University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Quote: I am incredibly grateful for the generosity of TMS and its supporters and donors! In addition to financial assistance, TMS and Material Advantage have helped me develop as a leader and student through professional, social, and service-related events. After graduation, I plan to pursue graduate studies of materials for energy storage and sustainability.
2024 MPMD Scholarship
Mary England
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Title: Student
Affiliation: McMaster University
Quote: Becoming a recipient of a TMS Materials Processing & Manufacturing Division Scholarship is an incredible honor, supporting and advancing my knowledge and excellence within this dynamic and expanding field of materials engineering. Because of the generous support from TMS, Jeffrey Wadsworth and Battelle, I will be able to focus on my studies to successfully graduate with a Biomedical and Materials Engineering degree and become a world innovator and leader in materials research and technological advancement. Being recognized by the TMS Foundation has inspired me to continue onward and upward with my studies and career goal of becoming a Materials Engineer and leader on the global stage.
2024 SMD Scholarship
Conway Zheng
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Title: Student
Affiliation: Drexel University
Quote: I am extremely thankful and honored to be selected for the 2024 Structural Materials Division Scholarship and its financial support for my continued studies in the materials field. This scholarship will not only help me to be closer to my university but also toward future projects, internships, and jobs. Being involved with TMS and Material Advantage has provided me with numerous opportunities and support through connections with peers and faculty, professional development workshops, and now experiences outside my city—an invitation to the TMS Annual Meeting!