2023
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LMD Technology Award
Robert (Bob) Wagstaff -
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- Title: Founding Partner
- Affiliation: Oculatus Consulting, Greenacres, WA
- Quote: I am grateful to the gracious individuals who nominated me for this award. I accept this award with gratitude to the Society, who recognize the work I have been fortunate enough to lead over my career. I am most grateful to my mentors, the innovators and organizational leaders who have helped pull my life work into commercial reality.
- Citation: A career committed to excellency in gaining and proliferating knowledge through the development and implementation of technology for the global aluminum industry, including air-slip molds and fusion clad casting.
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2022
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LMD Technology Award
Dag Mortensen -
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- Title: Principal Research Scientist
- Affiliation: Institute for Energy Technology, Norway
- Quote: The TMS Light Metals Division Technology Award is a recognition of the work done by the computational materials processing group at the Institute for Energy Technology. Together with national and international academic and industry partners we have developed an advanced modelling tool tailor made for semi-continuous casting of aluminium. The Cast Shop seminars at the TMS Annual Meetings have been valuable for discussions and feedback to our development team.
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2021
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LMD Technology Award
Norbert Hort -
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- Title: Ph.D.
- Affiliation: Helmholtz-Zentrum Geesthacht, Geesthacht Germany
- Citation: For outstanding contributions to research and development in the area of magnesium technology.
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2020
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LMD Technology Award
Alan Luo -
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- Title: Professor
- Affiliation: The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH
- Quote: "Winning the LMD Technology Award from TMS means a lot to me since I have been working in the light metals community (both industry and academia) for more than thirty years and LMD has been my home division at TMS. Over the years, TMS has provided me tremendous opportunities for technology development and professional networking. I appreciate my colleagues and friends at TMS and the Light Metals Division for their support and recognition.
- Citation: For outstanding contributions to research, development and education in light metals technology.
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2019
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LMD Technology Award
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2018
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LMD Technology Award
Olivier Martin -
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- Title: Senior Technologist - Reductions
- Affiliation: RioTinto, St. Jean de Maurienne, France
- Quote: It is a great honor for me to be a recipient of the TMS Light Metals Technology Award, especially considering the past recipients of this TMS award. Since my first paper in 1992, TMS has represented a strong opportunity to actively interact with smelting technology community and to make friends among competitors and universities. This award is also an encouragement to provide guidance and service to others and to work for a greener, more efficient and more competitive aluminum.
- Citation: For contributions to the modelling, design, and development of AP aluminum reduction cell technology and implementation throughout the global aluminum industry.
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2016
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LMD Technology Award
Ray Peterson -
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- Title: Technology Director
- Affiliation: Real Alloy, Rockwood, TN
- Quote: I am very honored to be recognized by my colleagues with this award. The LMD of TMS has been my technical home for my entire career. I've learned so much from the current and past members of this community. I hope to provide similar guidance and service to others by continuing to foster a strong sense of community and contributing to the body of knowledge.
- Citation: For contributing to the knowledge base of the light metals community in primary production, recycling, molten metal treatment, and energy management.
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2015
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LMD Technology Award
Jomar Thonstad -
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- Title: Professor Emeritus
- Affiliation: Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Heimdal, Norway
- Quote: It is a great honour for me to receive this award towards the end of a long career. I regard it as a testimony that hard and dedicated work through all these years has born some fruit by making a contribution to the science and engineering in my field. It has been a privilege to work with many talented students and colleagues in trying to solve problems we felt were important and challenging. I feel I should share this award with all my co-workers and students.
- Citation: For his longstanding excellence in aluminium electrolysis, both fundamental and applied with a broad international impact, as well as his active participation in the TMS annual meetings with numerous papers in the aluminium field.
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2014
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LMD Technology Award
Gary Tarcy -
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- Title: Manager Smelting R&D
- Affiliation: Alcoa Inc, Alcoa Center, PA
- Quote: Although I am honored to have won this award I feel this is truly an “ALCOA” team award because if I had not worked with such fine people and such a great company for 34 years I would not have had the opportunities to win this award. TMS also provided me opportunities to meet professionals outside of ALCOA from all over the world that I have learned from at meetings and by reading their papers. After looking at all the past winners of the award I am proud to be included among such an elite group. Finally I would like to thank my wife Mary for her patience, understanding and never ending support.
- Citation: For the outstanding applied research of his generation: the measurement of current efficiency.
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2013
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LMD Technology Award
Dmitry Eskin -
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- Affiliation: Brunel University, Uxbridge, Middlesex, Great Britain
- Quote: It is a great honor for me to be a recipient of the TMS Light Metals Technology Award. TMS gives the unique opportunity to communicate the results of the research to a large and dedicated community of scientists, engineers and industrialists. I have been active as a TMS member since 2000 participating in TMS annual meeting and other conferences as well as publishing my results in journals and proceedings sponsored by TMS. I have a very satisfying feeling, receiving this award, that my research is recognized and well received by the light metals community.
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2012
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LMD Technology Award
Mark Taylor -
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- Affiliation: University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
- Quote: I am honored to receive this award after so many years working with TMS. I feel it is recognition of a long period of contribution and collaboration with your organization. It is also a great privilege to be nominated by Professor Halvor Kvande and I wish to thank him along with TMS for the many years of collaboration and enjoyment in pursuing the many challenges faced by the aluminum industry. I would like at this time to acknowledge the contribution of my wife Florence to my career in aluminum production and technology, without whom nothing else would have been possible.
- Citation: For his research, research management, and teaching in the field of light metals production.
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2011
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LMD Technology Award
Adam Gesing -
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- Title: President
- Affiliation: Gesing Consultants Inc, Tecumseh, ONT, Canada
- Quote: "A consultant working in these times of recession often feels forgotten and isolated. TMS provides a community of like-minded professionals, current news, and reliable technical information – all of which are so very valuable to my business, and professional growth. TMS also provides a supportive network of friends from all around the globe. This award means the world to me, as it demonstrates that these friends listening, reading and agreeing with some of my ideas. It is very rewarding to feel appreciated."
- Citation: For his numerous contributions to aluminum and magnesium production over his long career. He is best known for his leadership in the development of X-ray absorption and LIBS-based sorting technology for upgrading aluminum and magnesium scrap.
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2010
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LMD Technology Award
Douglas Granger -
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- Title: President
- Affiliation: Gras Inc., Murrysville, Pennsylvania
- Quote: "To be chosen by ones peers to receive the prestigious Light Metals Technology Award is a great honor that I truly appreciate. At the same time, it is a humbling experience to be joining a roster that includes so many distinguished scientists and technologists. Throughout my more than 30-year career in light metals R & D, TMS has been of immense importance to me. Much of what I have accomplished would not have occurred without the stimulating discussions and thoughtful guidance provided by my TMS colleagues."
- Citation: For his leading force in the development of effective grain refinement in the aluminum industry and his recognition as a leader in the field.
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2009
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LMD Technology Award
Harald Oye -
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- Title: Professor of Materials Science and Engineering
- Affiliation: Norwegian University of Science and Technology,
- Quote: "I feel very honored and pleased to receive the Light Metals Technology Award. I will be in a distinguished group with the former recipients. I have enjoyed an extensive cooperation with the academic and industrial primary aluminum community. The yearly TMS meeting has been an important vehicle for this activity. I attended the first TMS meeting in 1977 and have been at every meeting since, usually presenting at least one paper."
- Citation: He was honored for initiating, directing, and lecturing at the yearly “International Course on Process Metallurgy of Aluminum” at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology, and for his lectures, TMS involvement and his 350 publications.
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2008
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LMD Technology Award
Alton Tabereaux -
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- Title: Technical Consultant - prebake and soderberg process technology
- Quote: “I am very honored and appreciative of being nominated and receiving the TMS LMD Technology Award especially considering the past recipients of this TMS award. TMS has provided me the opportunity to expand my knowledge and experience in smelting technology beyond that which I normally would have available. It has provided extremely valuable contacts with fellow colleagues in the industry, and it has provided me a focal point for communications within the aluminum industry.”
- Citation: For lifelong contributions to literature and training materials in the public domain through TMS.
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2007
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LMD Technology Award
Bob Powell -
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- Title: General Motors Technical Fellow
- Affiliation: General Motors Company,
- Citation: For chairing the TMS Magnesium Committee and managing the USCAR (USAMP 304) Magnesium Powertrain Cast Components (MPCC) project.
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2006
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LMD Technology Award
Jan Linden -
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- Title: President
- Affiliation: Recycling Technology Services (RTS) Inc., Pennsylvania
- Citation: For technical contributions and leadership resulting in enhanced competitiveness in aluminum recycling and dross treatment
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2005
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LMD Technology Award
Diran Apelian -
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- Title: Howmet Professor of Engineering, Director of Metal Processing Institute
- Affiliation: Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Massachusetts
- Quote: The Service award is most meaningful in that it comes from my peers and my colleagues. It is an honor and a source of great satisfaction and joy to know that the community and colleagues you serve recognize the commitment, a commitment which is sincere and genuine.”
- Citation: For visionary leadership in the integration of academic and industrial research in metallurgy and metals processing.
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2004
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LMD Technology Award
Michel Reverdy -
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- Title: General Manager, Smelter Technical Supervision
- Affiliation: Aluminium Pechiney,
- Quote: “I am honored to receive this award as a tribute to my 30 years contribution to the aluminum industry. TMS is the unique organization where all scientific papers from the industry and academic institutions are presented during the Annual Meeting. TMS membership allows me to make friends among competitors and universities and exchange ideas on scientific topics for the progress of our industry. The commitment of TMS to technical training is very useful for the younger generation.”
- Citation: "For his contribution to potline operation development as well as teaching and industrial application to the Hall-Heroult Process."
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2003
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LMD Technology Award
Halvor Kvande -
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- Title: Technology Director
- Affiliation: Hydro Aluminium Primary Metal,
- Quote: “I am very pleased and honored to have been selected for this award since it reflects recognition of my work and the esteem of my peers. It is also an encouragement in my future career. I have been a member of TMS for 22 years and have maintained active participation in TMS Annual Meetings and TMS Industrial Aluminum Electrolysis courses for a number of years. This has given me the opportunity to present R&D papers and get them printed in the Light Metals books, which are now considered as the main source of new and updated information in the field of aluminum production. Also I have benefited from the professional and personal relationships with fellow TMS members.”
- Citation: "For publications and lectures disseminating knowledge that has helped make the Hall-Héroult process more efficient and aluminum more competitive."
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2002
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LMD Technology Award
Chris Bickert -
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- Title: Consultant
- Affiliation: Aluminium Pechiney,
- Quote: “I have been a member of TMS for 18 years; I find it essential to be a part of it in order to fulfill my duties in aluminum technology. I am very proud of the great honor TMS is bestowing on me with this award. I plan to continue to participate in TMS events, trying to accomplish as much as I can for the development and the networking absolutely necessary in our industry.”
- Citation: "For leadership in furthering the technical progress of the aluminum industry through the TMS Light Metals Division and for fostering its international scope. "
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2001
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LMD Technology Award
James Evans -
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- Title: Professor in the Department of Materials Science & Engineering
- Affiliation: University of California, Berkeley, CA
- Quote: “Early in my career at Berkeley I recognized that the aluminum industry was a major contributor to the economy of the U.S. and was rich in technical problems to which I could apply my education. Consequently, I have found addressing these problems to be interesting and worthwhile. TMS has been the backdrop against which most of my professional life has played.”
- Citation: Presented in recognition of his extraordinary contributions to the science and production of aluminum through teaching, innovative analysis, and industrial application.
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2000
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LMD Technology Award
Barry Welch -
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- Title: Professor in the Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering
- Affiliation: University of Auckland,
- Citation: In recognition of his many contributions to the science and production of aluminum through teaching, innovative analysis and industrial application.
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1999
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LMD Technology Award
Ernest Dewing - Details Not Available
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1998
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LMD Technology Award
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1997
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LMD Technology Award
Kai Grjotheim -
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- Title: Professor in the Department of Chemistry
- Affiliation: University of Oslo, Norway
- Quote: "Having been a member of AIME for more than 35 years, I know that TMS has been very useful for me in making personal contacts with colleagues all over the world and especially in the United States. I consider this award as an acknowledgement that my technical and scientific work with many coworkers has been useful to the world's light metals industry."
- Citation: "For his large contribution to improve the basic understanding of the chemistry of the industrial aluminum electrowinning process."
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1996
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LMD Technology Award
Warren Haupin - Details Not Available
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