HONORARY MEMBERS
Richard Rosenberg
For eminent contributions to the development of nuclear technology, in particular groundbreaking work in the design, development, testing, quality control, and servicing of mechanical components and systems, and for more than a half century of distinguished service to ASME.
Karl J. Springer
For developing test methodologies for measuring emissions of smoke, odor and particulate matter from internal combustion engines and advancing this understanding via an extensive publishing activity.
John A. Swanson
For pioneering work in the application of finite-element methods to engineering, including the development of the ANSYS computer code used widely in the computer-aided engineering industry.
ASME MEDALIST
Norman R. Augustine
For outstanding leadership in engineering, particularly as a teacher and mentor for the next generation of engineering leaders.
ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS
PER BRUEL GOLD MEDAL FOR NOISE CONTROL AND ACOUSTICS
David Feit
For advancing the understanding of structural-acoustic phenomena and subsequent noise and vibration control treatments related to submerged vehicles, high frequency noise radiation from fluid-loaded structures, and the vibration of fuzzy structures.
EDWIN F. CHURCH MEDAL
Devendra P. Garg
For outstanding leadership in the academic community and ASME the Dynamic Systems and Control Division, and for exemplary contributions to the technical programs of the U.S. government, particularly the National Science Foundation.
DANIEL C. DRUCKER MEDAL
Leon M. Keer
For novel solutions and new methods of analysis of contact and fracture, which have provided fundamental insight into the design and reliability of gears, bearings, railway rails and other engineering applications
THOMAS A. EDISON PATENT AWARD
John N. Basic, Sr.
For his patent of an environmentally safe, medium-size furnace system capable of efficiently and cost effectively transforming a wide spectrum of combustible waste materials into a useful power source, providing social and economic benefits to humanity.
WILLIAM T. ENNOR MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY AWARD
Shiv G. Kapoor
Richard E. DeVor
For pioneering development of the theory and application of mechanistic modeling of machining processes; for contributions to the improvement of machine tool systems; for establishment of successful manufacturing research centers; and for contributions to quality and productivity improvements in manufacturing.
FLUIDS ENGINEERING AWARD
Marvin E. Goldstein
For his theoretical contributions to the field of aeroacoustics, and his groundbreaking work in boundary layer receptivity and the development of non-linear integral differential equations for amplitude and phase evolution of interacting waves.
Y.C. FUNG YOUNG INVESTIGATOR AWARD
Sangeeta Bhatia
For her innovative contributions to the field of bioengineering in hepatic tissue engineering and biological Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems (bioMEMS), including the development of microscale tissue engineering technologies to manipulate the cell microenvironment and the application of nanotechnology to biosensor development and high-throughput biology; and for her versatility, creativity, and inspired leadership skills in science.
HENRY LAURENCE GANTT MEDAL
William R. Timken, Jr.
For community leadership in numerous civic and philanthropic organizations, and for demonstrating the highest ethical conduct and most astute management skills while leading his company to become one of the world's premier manufacturer of bearings, alloy and specialty steel and components.
MELVIN R. GREEN CODES AND STANDARDS MEDAL
James A. Perry
For his distinguished leadership and professionalism in the development, advancement and international recognition of ASME Codes and Standards; and for his pioneering efforts in the development, understanding and standardization of quality programs for application in power plants and other facilities.
HEAT TRANSFER MEMORIAL AWARD
ART
M. Michael Yovanovich
For developing theoretical models and mathematical methods to advance the understanding of thermal-contact resistance, forced and natural convection, and micro-electronics cooling.
GENERAL
James R. Welty
For outstanding achievements in engineering education and important contributions to the permanent literature in heat transfer, including co-authorship of the text, Fundamentals of Momentum, Heat and Mass Transfer.
SCIENCE
Dimos Poulikakos
For outstanding and original research contributions to solidification, bio-fluid mechanics, porous structures and other areas of heat transfer science, and investigations into their application to new and emerging technologies.
MAYO D. HERSEY AWARD
Jean B.M. Frene
For more than thirty years of contributions to the field of lubrication science and tribology, particularly to the understanding of the dynamic behavior of turbines guided by fluid bearing, and of thermo-hydrodynamic problems; for fostering dialogue between tribologists worldwide, including the establishment of an international symposium; and for his participation in numerous scientific and editorial committees.
SOICHIRO HONDA MEDAL
Robert F. Sawyer
For contributions to the understanding of the role of chemistry and kinetics in the formation of emissions from internal combustion engines, and for his efforts to develop and apply scientific knowledge for the control of air pollution from mobile sources.
INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE AWARD
Rodica A. Baranescu
For providing a leadership role in coordinating research and development activities in diesel engines for truck applications, in the simulation and modeling of combustion, emissions, processes and systems in diesel engines, and in the evaluation and development of alternative fuels for heavy-duty diesel engines.
WARNER T. KOITER MEDAL
David R.J. Owen
For his contributions to the field of theoretical and computational solid mechanics and finite element applications to the solutions of Cosserat Continua.
JAMES N. LANDIS MEDAL
William D. Magwood
For his role in establishing the Generation IV Nuclear Energy Systems initiative, which explored opportunities for advancing nuclear energy system design to address worldwide concerns over energy resource availability, climate change, air quality and energy security.
BERNARD F. LANGER NUCLEAR CODES AND STANDARDS AWARD
Richard W. Barnes
For outstanding contributions to the development, promotion and utilization of ASME Nuclear Codes and Standards worldwide, and for his involvement as a skillful leader and dedicated member of numerous codes and standards committees of ASME and the Canadian Standards Association.
GUSTUS L. LARSON AWARD
Yonggang Haung
For outstanding achievements in mechanical engineering within ten to twenty years following graduation.
H. R. LISSNER MEDAL
Vijay K. Goel
For significant contributions to the mission of the ASME Bioengineering Division and the growth of the industry, and for your internationally renowned work on spinal implants using finite element modeling and innovative experimental techniques.
MACHINE DESIGN AWARD
Richard F. Salant
For pioneering contributions to mechanical and lip seal design through his research into the mechanisms of seal operation and his development of predictive mathematical performance models.
CHARLES T. MAIN STUDENT SECTION AWARD
GOLD
Jill C. Anderson
For invigorating the Boston University Student Section and enhancing the role of professional engineers within the College of Engineering, and for outstanding service to Region I.
SILVER
Laura E. Basehore
For dedicated and distinguished service to ASME and the Student Section at Virginia Tech as Student Section Chair, Engineering Perspectives Conference Coordinator, Automotive Awareness Conference Coordinator, and Social Chair; for demonstrating the synergy between academic excellence and professional service; and for leadership in the promotion of equality and diversity in the profession.
NADAI MEDAL
Anthony G. Evans
For outstanding research and leadership in the materials and mechanics of deformation and failure in a wide range of structural material systems including ceramics, fiber-reinforced composites, metal foams, and thermal barrier coatings.
BURT L. NEWKIRK AWARD
Sergio E. Diaz
For his comprehensive combination of experimental and analytical developments, which unveiled the mechanisms through which air ingestion and entrapment occurs, relating to the variables of interest; thus advancing the understanding of the phenomenon of air entrainment in squeeze film dampers and quantified its effects on the forced performance of these mechanical elements.
OLD GUARD YOUNG ENGINEERS AWARD
WINNER
Kenneth P. Horne
For distinguished service as a student section leader and for outstanding postgraduate dedication to ASME through numerous society positions.
RUNNERS-UP
Matthew L. Robinson
For his dedication as a student section leader and his seamless transition to service as a member of the Columbia Basin Section and Region VIII.
RUFUS OLDENBURGER MEDAL
Masayoshi Tomizuka
Vadim Utkin
For seminal contributions to nonlinear automatic control, in particular for the pioneering and further development of the theory of sliding mode control, and for the successful application of sliding mode control to metallurgical and petrochemical industries as well as to a wide variety of electrical, mechanical, and electromechanical systems.
PERFORMANCE TEST CODES MEDAL
Jeffrey R. Friedman
For outstanding leadership as an innovator of new codes, for innumerable technical contributions to their excellence, and for pioneering and promoting their use in Asia.
PI TAU SIGMA GOLD MEDAL
Bogdan I. Epureanu
For outstanding achievement in mechanical engineering within ten years of graduation.
JAMES HARRY POTTER GOLD MEDAL
Ashwani Gupta
For outstanding contributions to the science of thermodynamics, in particular eminent teaching, research, and consulting in the areas of combustion and power production.
PRESSURE VESSEL AND PIPING MEDAL
Fumio Hara
For significant contributions to the field of pressure vessel and piping technology through teaching, research, development, leadership and continuing efforts of coordinating international cooperation, particularly for advancing the state of the art in fluid-structure interactions, seismic engineering and human interface agent technology.
DIXY LEE RAY AWARD
Inés R. Triay
For outstanding scientific, engineering, and managerial contributions to the solution of high-level radioactive and transuranic wastes, in particular her pioneering research establishing criteria for acceptability of disposal sites, which has led to substantial increases in the disposal rate of transuranic wastes nationwide and to significant reductions of the risk of mishaps and subsequent human and environmental dangers.
CHARLES RUSS RICHARDS MEMORIAL AWARD
Roop L. Mahajan
For outstanding achievement in mechanical engineering 20 years or more following graduation.
RALPH COATS ROE MEDAL
Vernon J. Ehlers
For outstanding contribution toward a better public understanding and appreciation of the engineer's worth to contemporary society as exemplified by excellence in teaching, research, writing, or increasing public awareness of engineering accomplishments.
SAFETY CODES AND STANDARDS MEDAL
Albert J. Saxer
For more than a half-century of dedicated service and technical expertise in the development and promotion of safety codes for elevators and escalators, and for inspirational leadership on various committees of the A17 Elevator and Escalator Committee.
R. TOM SAWYER AWARD
Sigmar Wittig
For significant contributions to gas turbine technology in the areas of heat transfer, fuel atomization, droplet evaporation, and combustor cooling, and for dedicated service to the ASME International Gas Turbine Institute.
BEN C. SPARKS MEDAL
Mohammad A. Zahraee
For outstanding contributions and leadership in mechanical engineering technology education, assessment, and accreditation; for his dedicated service to ASME International committees, BEE, CoEd and TAC; and for his countless contributions as an educator.
RUTH AND JOEL SPIRA OUTSTANDING DESIGN EDUCATOR AWARD
Woodie C. Flowers
For his development of powerful and widely influential new approaches to design education; and for his achievements as an educator who has inspired lasting excitement and passion for design in his students and increased dedication to classroom excellence in his peers.
SPIRIT OF ST. LOUIS MEDAL
Peretz P. Friedmann
For outstanding seminal contributions to aeroelasticity and structural dynamics, particularly as applied to analysis, design optimization, and vibration reduction in helicopters which have had exceptional impact on the understanding of aeromechanical behavior and the design of rotorcraft systems.
STUDENT SECTION ADVISOR AWARD
Ghatu Subhash
For initiating numerous activities at Michigan Technological University to promote ASME, enhance the art and science of mechanical engineering, and strengthen the camaraderie and professionalism between students and faculty.
J. HALL TAYLOR MEDAL
Michael Gold
For outstanding contributions and leadership in the development and international recognition of ASME pressure technology codes and standards, with emphasis on public safety and component reliability; and for achievements in the advancement of materials engineering technology and corresponding ASME codes.
ROBERT HENRY THURSTON LECTURE AWARD
Yogesh Jaluria
For his internationally renowned work as researcher in several diverse areas, particularly natural convection heat transfer, thermal processing of materials and computational heat transfer; for prolific contributions to the technical literature; and for innovation in the fields of materials processing and computer codes.
TIMOSHENKO MEDAL
Lambert B. Freund
For seminal contributions to the mechanics of dynamic fracture, seismology, and the mechanical behavior of thin films.
YERAM S. TOULOUKIAN AWARD
Wolfgang Wagner
For outstanding achievements in the measurement of thermodynamic properties of fluids with innovative experimental methods and apparatus, and in the development of accurate equations of state including the recent international standards for water and steam.
Raymond E. Taylor
For pioneering achievements and subsequent improvements in thermal property measurements,
particularly the thermal conductivity of solids, and widely respected educational contributions in the use of thermal properties in scientific and engineering applications.
FRANK VON FLUE MEDAL
James R. Welty
For distinguished leadership in engineering education, in particular his decades of contribution to lifelong learning, which culminating in the development of modular course offerings and the Engineer-in-Training and Mechanical Engineering Examination review packages.
GEORGE WESTINGHOUSE MEDAL
GOLD
Yassin A. Hassan
For pioneering work in extending state-of-the-art of particle image velocimetry to multiphase flows, and for work in large eddy simulation technique addressing flow-induced vibrations in rod bundles, heat exchangers, and steam generators.
SILVER
Jason E. Jenkins
For his development of the first solar arrays beyond Mars and for long term use in a Mercury orbiting environment, which greatly advanced the use of solar power in aerospace missions.
HENRY R. WORTHINGTON MEDAL
Stuart L. Scott
For eminent achievement in the evolving field of multiphase pumping, which includes contributions to education, technology transfer and research, including the development of the flagship USA research program on multiphase pumping.
LITERATURE AWARDS
GAS TURBINE AWARD
Frank Hummel
For his paper entitled, “Wake-Wake Interaction and its Potential for Clocking in a Transonic High Pressure Turbine.”
MELVILLE MEDAL
Brent F. Beacher
Fredric F. Ehrich
Manuel Martinez-Sanchez
Hyoun-Woo Shin
Zoltan S. Spakovszky
Seung Jin Song
Albert F. Storace
David C. Wisler
For their two-part paper, “Unsteady Flow and Whirl-Inducing Forces in Axial-Flow Compressors: Part I – Experiment and Part II – Analysis.”
EDWARD F. OBERT AWARD
Luis Serra
Antonio Valero
Vittorio Verda
For their two-part paper, “Thermoeconomic Diagnosis: Zooming Strategy Applied to Highly Complex Energy Systems: Part I - Detection and Localization of Anomalies, Part II - On the Choice of the Productive Structure.”
ARTHUR L. WILLISTON AWARD
FIRST
David L. Damm
For his paper, “Risk, Human Error and the Engineer’s Response.”
SECOND
Scott A. Fisher
For his paper, “Engineering a Better Bumper to Improve Safety in Automobile Crashes.”
THIRD
Christopher L. Murphy
For his paper, “Mechanical Engineering and Public Safety: For the People, by the People.”
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