2025 ASM Award Program Recipients
The ASM International Board of Trustees has named the award program recipients for 2025. The awards program recognizes the achievements of members of the materials science and engineering community. Awards will be presented at ASM’s Awards Dinner, Tuesday, October 21st in Detroit, MI during IMAT25. Tickets for the Awards Dinner can be ordered by using the IMAT registration form. Those interested in purchasing a table may contact Christine Hoover, Administrator, Awards Program, ASM International, Materials Park, Ohio 44073-0002; 440.338.5444; or email: [email protected].
Honorary Membership
Honorary Membership in the Society was established in 1919. It recognizes distinguished service to the materials science and engineering profession, service in areas of ASM strategic plan/initiatives and to the progress of mankind.
Mr. Jon D. Tirpak, FASM
Chief Engineer, Sabattis LLC,
Mount Pleasant, S.C.
“for building enduring, customer-oriented collaborations and processes focused on materials science, engineering, technology, and
manufacturing espe-cially in the foundry and forging industries.”
Gold Medal
The medal was established in 1943 to recognize outstanding knowledge and great versatility in the application of science to the field of materials science and engineering, as well as exceptional ability in the diagnosis and solution of diversified materials problems.
Dr. Iver E. Anderson, FASM
Senior Metallurgist and Adjunct Professor, Department of Energy,
Ames Laboratory and Iowa State University
“for outstanding innovation in powder metallurgy, the establishment of foundational gas atomization processing technology, and the invention of lead-free solder.”
Engineering Materials Achievement Award (EMAA)
Established In 1969, this award recognizes an outstanding achievement in materials or materials systems relating to the application of knowledge of materials to an engineering structure or to the design and manufacture of a product.
CorePower Magnetics, Pittsburgh, PA
Dr. Paul Ohodnicki, Jr., Dr. Sam Kernion, Mr. Kevin Byerly, Ms. Leah Ohodnicki, Dr. Kyle Schneider, Mr. Tim Mould, Mr. Brett Riale, Ms. Meghan Laba, Dr. Veda Duppalli, Mr. Mark Nations and Prof. Michael McHenry – Carnegie Mellon University
“For the development and commercialization of permeability-engineered nanocrystalline soft magnetic materials for high-efficiency power electronics and electric machines.”
Albert Sauveur Achievement Award
Established in 1934 in honor of a distinguished teacher, metallographer, and metallurgist, recognizes pioneering materials science and engineering achievements that have stimulated organized work along similar lines to such an extent that a marked basic advance has been made in the knowledge of materials science and engineering.
Prof. Kenneth S. Vecchio, FASM
Professor, Department of Nanoengineering, University of California, San Diego
“For innovation in structural materials, leadership in the application of computational tools in alloy development, for fostering a new vision for NanoTechnology education and Nanomaterials”.
William Hunt Eisenman Award
The award was established in 1960, in memory of a founding member of ASM, and its first and only secretary for 40 years. It recognizes unusual achievements in industry in the practical application of materials science and engineering through production or engineering use.
Dr. Victor Champagne, Jr., FASM
High-Rate Additive Manufacturing Leader, US Army Research Laboratory, Dudley, MA
“For providing a fundamental understanding of the cold spray bonding mechanism and relationship to the Critical Impact Velocity (CIV) leading to a new class of commercialized cold spray powders.”
J. Willard Gibbs Phase Equilibria Award
The award was established in 2007 to recognize outstanding contributions to the field of Phase Equilibria. The award honors J. Willard Gibbs, one of America’s greatest theoretical scientists. In addition to many other contributions, Gibbs laid the thermodynamic foundations of phase equilibria theory with his brilliant essay “On the Equilibrium of Heterogeneous Substances” published in 1876 and 1878 in the Transactions of the Connecticut Academy.
Prof. David E. Laughlin, FASM
Emeritus ALCOA Professor of Physical Metallurgy, Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh
“For sustained teaching and research on the application of thermodynamics to the MSE, including a textbook and application of the Third law to the proper display of phase diagrams.”
Allan Ray Putnam Service Award
Established in 1988, the award recognizes the exemplary efforts of various outstanding membersof ASM International on behalf of the Society to further its objectives and goals. The purpose ofthis award is to recognize those individuals whose contributions have been especially noteworthyand to whom the Society owes a particularly great debt of appreciation.
Mrs. Frauke Hogue, FASM
Metallographer, Hogue Metallography, Pacific Palisades, CA
“For countless contributions to materials science education, from multiple classes in metallography to organization of the ASM Materials Camps for students and teachers.”
Dr. Mark F. Smith, FASM
Senior Manager, (Retired), Sandia National Laboratories, Albuquerque, NM
“For Sustained and Exceptional Volunteer Service and Leadership that impacts Chapters, Affiliate Societies, leadership mentoring, fiscal planning, and Journal creation, all of which are hallmarks of a modest and selfless Volunteer.”
Albert Easton White Distinguished Teacher Award
The award was established in 1960 in memory of an outstanding teacher and research engineer, who was a founding member and president of ASM in 1921. It recognizes unusually long and devoted service in teaching, as well as significant accomplishments in materials science and engineering, and an unusual ability to inspire and impart enthusiasm to students.
Prof. Lorraine Francis
Professor, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, University of Minnesota
“For career-long commitment to excellence in materials science instruction, educational innovation, and undergraduate curriculum development at the University of Minnesota”.
Silver Medal Award
Established in 2010, the honor of Silver Medal of the Society is to provide recognition to members who are in mid-career positions (typically 10 to 20 years of experience), for distinguished contributions in the field of materials science and engineering, and the society. The purpose of this award is to recognize leadership at an early stage and encourage individuals to grow, nurture, and further contribute to the growth of the profession, as well as the society.
Mr. Ryan Haase
Principal Materials Engineer, Materials Evaluation and Engineering, Inc., Plymouth, MN
“For enduring contributions to ASM International, the advancement of the science of failure analysis, and the application of materials engineering technology to the broader engineering community and society-at-large”.
Prof. Aaron Paul Stebner
Professor, Mechanical Engineering Materials Science and Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta
“For outstanding leadership in education, research, and economic development at the intersection of materials, mechanics, manufacturing, and artificial intelligence.”
Bronze Medal Award
Established in 2014, the honor of Bronze Medal of the Society recognizes ASM members who are in early-career positions, typically, 0 to 10 years of experience, for their significant contributions in the field of materials science and engineering through technical content and service to ASM and the materials science profession. Candidates must have a proven record of not more than 10 years of experience in their chosen field at the time of nomination.
Dr. Punnathat Bordeenithikasem
Technical Project Lead, Machina Labs, Chatsworth, CA
“For advancement in bulk metallic glass and additive manufacturing for space applications, and outstanding leadership of the ASM Emerging Professionals Committee.”
Dr. Michael S. Titus
Associate Professor, Materials Engineering, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN
“For innovative approaches coupling computational and experimental techniques to develop new alloys and create efficient and effective processing of existing high temperature alloy systems.”
Bradley Stoughton Award for Early Career Teachers
This award accompanied by $3000, was established in 1952 in memory of an outstanding teacher in metallurgy and dean of engineering who was president of ASM in 1942. The award recognizes early career teachers of materials science, materials engineering, and design and processing, by rewarding them for their ability to impart knowledge and enthusiasm to students. The recipient must have not more than 10 years teaching experience at the time of nomination.
Prof. Ji Ma
Assistant Professor, Materials Science and Engineering, University of Virginia, Charlottesville
“For novel course development in additive manufacturing, extraordinary efforts in teaching and mentoring undergraduate students, and instrumental recruitment of new students to materials science and engineering at UVA.”
Henry Marion Howe Medal
The Henry Marion Howe Award was established in 1923 and is awarded in memory of a distinguished teacher, metallurgist, and consultant, to honor the author (or authors) whose paper has been selected as the best of those published in a specific volume of Metallurgical and Materials Transactions.
A. E. Davis
J. Wainwright
V. K. Sahu
D. Dreelan
X. Chen
J. Ding
T. Flint
S. Williams
P. B. Prangnell
For their paper entitled:
“Achieving a Columnar-to-Equiaxed Transition through Dendrite Twinning in High Deposition Rate Additively Manufactured Titanium Alloys.”
Marcus A. Grossmann Early Career Author Award
The Marcus A. Grossmann Early Career Author Award was established in 1960 in recognition of Dr. Grossmann’s accomplishments and especially in recognition of his abiding interest in and encouragement of younger metallurgists and materials engineers.
Mr. Esmaeil Damavandi
For his paper entitled:
“Effects of prior solution treatment on the superior strengthening of texture component of ECAPed Al-18Si-4.2Cu alloy.”, Published in, Metallurgical and Materials Transaction A; Volume 55 pages 2616-2634, August 2024
ASM Historical Landmark Designation
In 1969, the ASM Historical Landmarks Designation was established to identify permanently the many sites and events that have played a prominent part in the discovery, development, and growth of metals and metalworking. In 1987, the scope of this award broadened to include all engineered materials.
Pajarito Sight
Los Alamos National Laboratory, NM
“The Pajarito Site showcases materials work spanning from ceramic artwork and wares of Ancestral Pueblo cultures to foundational discoveries on radioactive metals and high explosives that ushered in the atomic era.”
The following ASM Organizational Unit Awards will be presented at the ASM Leadership Luncheon at IMAT2025 in Detroit, MI
Student Paper Contest
The ASM Student Paper Contest was established in 1985, as a mechanism for student participation in Society affairs. The award recognizes the best technical paper with a graduate or undergraduate student as first author that is published in an ASM-owned or co-owned journal during the year. The contest and associated award will be announced in the January issue of ASM News and will be communicated to colleges and universities in January each year.
Mr. Mir Ishfaq
Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur India
For his paper entitled:
“Establishing Aluminum-Oxygen (Al-O) Equilibria in Liquid Iron at 1873 K: An Experimental Study and Thermodynamic Analysis” published in Metallurgical and Materials Transactions B, 2024 (Volume 55B, p 1635-1655).
ASM International Outstanding Graduate Scholar Award
We are thrilled to announce the inaugural recipient of the Outstanding Graduate Scholar Award — a recognition for graduate students who have shown outstanding scholarly performance in the field of metallurgy/materials science and engineering and related careers.
Dr. Ho Lun Chan
University of Virginia, Materials Science and Engineering, Charlottesville
Emerging Professional Achievement Award
The Emerging Professional Achievement Award was established in 2010 to recognize and honor extraordinary ASM volunteers who are less senior individuals, i.e., 0-5 years of experience post-graduation, who have made a significant impact on ASM International through devoted service and dedication to the future of the Society.
Ms. Emily B. Mitchell
Senior Materials Engineer, Spectrum Forensics, Englewood, CO
“For outstanding application of advanced evidence documentation for failure analysis investigations, and for contributions to student outreach for ASM International and Materials Advantage.”