TMS 2012: Honors & Award Recipients
March 11-15, 2012 • Orlando, FL

TMS proudly recognizes the following individuals selected as 2012 honors and awards recipients. Honorees will be recognized for their contributions to the materials science and engineering community at the 141st TMS-AIME Awards Banquet and at various divisional luncheon and committee meetings during the conference. To nominate a colleague for future awards, visit the Professional Honors & Awards page.

Alexander Scott Distinguished Service Award Ramana Reddy University of Alabama View Citation For his academic leadership and significant contributions as metallurgical researcher along with his numerous contributions and spirit of volunteerism to TMS. Application to Practice Award Mark Taylor University of Auckland View Citation This award recognizes an outstanding scientific leader who is selected to present a lecture at the TMS Annual Meeting. Brimacombe Medalist Robert Hyers University of Massachusetts View Citation For sustained excellence and achievements in materials science and engineering through process modeling and experiments on the nature and properties of liquid metals. Brimacombe Medalist Paul Krajewski General Motors Corp. View Citation For his activity as a TMS member for many years and numerous contributions to the professional society. Brimacombe Medalist Zi-Kui Liu Pennsylvania State University View Citation For contributions to computational thermodynamics and its integration with physics-based atomistic modeling, which enable the robust prediction of optimal conditions for materials processing. Bruce Chalmers Award A. Lindsay Greer University of Cambridge View Citation For his seminal contributions in the area of nucleation in particular for the role of inoculants in aluminum alloys and for the formation of bulk metallic glasses. Champion H. Mathewson Award Adam L. Pilchak US Air Force Research Lab View Citation This award is presented to authors of a paper considered the most notable contribution to metallurgical science. Champion H. Mathewson Award Robert E.A. Williams Ohio State University View Citation This award is presented to authors of a paper considered the most notable contribution to metallurgical science. Champion H. Mathewson Award James C. Williams Ohio State University View Citation This award is presented to authors of a paper considered the most notable contribution to metallurgical science. Early Career Faculty Fellow Award Michael Demkowicz Massachusetts Institute of Technology View Citation This award honors an assistant professor for accomplishments that have advanced the academic institution where employed, and for abilities to broaden the technological profile of TMS. Educator Award Marc DeGraef Carnegie Mellon University View Citation For significant contributions to university education via educational modules and simulation tools, highly acclaimed textbooks and associated websites on TEM and the structure of materials as well as the development of remote control facilities for training students in the use of electron microscopes. TMS Fellows Class of 2012 Ian Baker Dartmouth College View Citation For pioneering contributions to the characterization of microstructure and mechanical properties of metals and materials. TMS Fellows Class of 2012 David Dunand Northwestern University View Citation For deminal advances in the physical and mechanical metallurgy of metallic composites, foams and alloys, and in particular titanium and shape-memory alloys. TMS Fellows Class of 2012 Pradeep Rohatgi University of Wisconsin View Citation For internationally recognized leadership in research on solidification processing of metal matrix composites, and outstanding contributions to education, technology development, institution building, and materials policy. TMS Fellows Class of 2012 Sung Kang IBM Corp View Citation For contributions to the research and development of environmentally-conscious materials in microelectronics; lead (Bp)-free solders, and electrically conducting materials. Institute of Metals/Robert Franklin Mehl Award Subra Suresh National Science Foundation View Citation This award recognizes an outstanding scientific leader chosen to present a lecture in his field of accomplishment. His lecture was, 'The Ubiquitous Interfacial Free Energy in Phase Transformations'. Robert Lansing Hardy Award Andrew Minor University of California View Citation For outstanding promise of contributions in advanced materials characterization, with particular emphasis on in-situ testing of properties and behavior at the nanoscale. Shri Ram Arora Award Anjali Sharma University of Delhi View Citation This award recognizes, encourages and supports the quest for knowledge within the materials science and engineering community. Vittorio de Nora Prize for Environmental Improvements in Metallurgical Industries Antoine Allanore Massachusetts Institute of Technology View Citation Recognizes outstanding materials science research and development contributions to the reduction of environmental impacts as applied in global metallurgical industries, with a particular focus extractive processing. Vittorio de Nora Prize for Environmental Improvements in Metallurgical Industries James Yurko Materion View Citation Recognizes outstanding materials science research and development contributions to the reduction of environmental impacts as applied in global metallurgical industries, with a particular focus extractive processing. AIME Rossiter W. Raymond Memorial Award David Rowenhorst Naval Research Laboratory View Citation For the paper "Image Processing and Analysis of 3-D Microscopy Data" published in JOM, March 2011. AIME Rossiter W. Raymond Memorial Award Alexis Lewis Naval Research Laboratory View Citation For the paper "Image Processing and Analysis of 3-D Microscopy Data" published in JOM, March 2011. Cyril Stanley Smith Award Mats Hillert Royal Institute of Technology View Citation For his exceptional contributions to the theory of microstructural evolution, addressing fundamental aspects of diffusional transformations and thermodynamics. Morris Cohen Award Michael Ashby University of Cambridge View Citation For a pioneer in the engineering science of materials properties. Ashby has revealed the big picture by mapping of properties from deformation mechanism maps to materials selection.

Presidential Rachel Garrick University of Illinois View Citation This scholarship is presented to an undergraduate student majoring in metallurgical engineering, materials science and engineering, or minerals processing/extraction programs. Henry deWitt Smith Eric Gratz Boston University View Citation This scholarship is designed to further the mineral industries by assisting worthy graduate students in the mining, metallurgical and petroleum departments of leading colleges and universities which confer degrees in mineral engineering. Henry deWitt Smith Karem Tello Colorado School of Mines View Citation This scholarship is designed to further the mineral industries by assisting worthy graduate students in the mining, metallurgical and petroleum departments of leading colleges and universities which confer degrees in mineral engineering. Henry deWitt Smith Mengtao Xie Illinois Institute of Technology View Citation This scholarship is designed to further the mineral industries by assisting worthy graduate students in the mining, metallurgical and petroleum departments of leading colleges and universities which confer degrees in mineral engineering. Henry deWitt Smith Jennifer Carter Ohio State University View Citation This scholarship is designed to further the mineral industries by assisting worthy graduate students in the mining, metallurgical and petroleum departments of leading colleges and universities which confer degrees in mineral engineering.

Electronic, Magnetic & Photonic Materials Division

Distinguished Scientist/Engineer KN Mani Subramanian Michigan State University View Citation For contributions in understanding of mechanical deformation, fatigue, creep, and electromigration of metallic, ceramic materials, and Pb-free solder joints in microelectronic applications. Distinguished Service Srinivas Chada Power-One Renewable Energy Solutions View Citation For his years of service to the division, committee activism, and session organization. John Bardeen Award John William Morris, Jr. University of California View Citation For seminal contributions to the fundamental understanding of the metallurgy of electronic interconnects.

Extraction & Processing Division

EPD Distinguished Lecturer Theodor Lehner Boliden Mineral View Citation This award recognizes an outstanding scientific leader in the field of nonferrous extraction and processing metallurgy by inviting him/her to present a comprehensive lecture at the annual meeting. EPD Distinguished Service Tzong Chen CANMET-MMSL View Citation For his oustanding services to the extraction and processing industry most particularly in the field of porcess mineralogy, and for his enthusiasm and relentless dedication to the growth of professional societies, including his active role in restructuring the TMS Process Mineralogy Committee into the vibrant Material Characterization Committee.

Light Metals Division

Distinguished Service Eric Nyberg Pacific Northwest National Lab View Citation For his promotion of light metals research and technology through service to the TMS, especially for his organization and support of the Magnesium Technology Symposia. LMD Technology Mark Philip Taylor University of Auckland View Citation For his reasearch, research management, and teaching in the field of light metals production. 2011 Light Metals Award Eliezer Batista Alcoa, Inc. View Citation This award recognizes an individual excellence of a paper presented in the preceding year in a Light Metals Division sponsored session. 2011 Light Metals Award Garry Tarcy Alcoa, Inc. View Citation This award recognizes an individual excellence of a paper presented in the preceding year in a Light Metals Division sponsored session. 2011 Light Metals Award Xiangwen Wang Alcoa, Inc. View Citation This award recognizes an individual excellence of a paper presented in the preceding year in a Light Metals Division sponsored session. 2011 Light Metals Award Geff Wood Alcoa, Inc. View Citation This award recognizes an individual excellence of a paper presented in the preceding year in a Light Metals Division sponsored session.

Materials Processing & Manufacturing Division

Distinguished Service Joy Forsmark Ford Motor Co View Citation For past and continuing service to MPMD to improve communication and collaboration within the Division and TMS. Her efforts have resulted in the development of young leaders, enhanced collaborations with other TMS Divisions, and contributed significantly to the division and the society. Distinguished Scientist/Engineer John Morral Ohio State University View Citation For outstanding achievements in fundamental and applied research on solid state diffusion and phase equilibrium in multi-component systems.

Structural Materials Division

Distinguished Service Eric Taleff University of Texas View Citation For over fifteen years of continued service and leadership in the SMD. Distinguished Scientist/Engineer Yuntian Zhu North Carolina State University View Citation For pioneering work on the fundamental understanding of deformation twinning in, and for innovative research on improving the strength and ductility of nanostructured materials.

AIME Honorary Membership David Laughlin Carnegie Mellon University View Citation For outstanding service to the AIME through its TMS Society in the field of publishing as well as sustained excellence in teaching and research in the fields of metallurgy and magnetic materials. Young Leader International Scholar Douglas Spearot University of Arkansas View Citation The Japan Institute of Metals (JIM) and The Minerals, Metals & Materials Society (TMS) established the joint JIM/TMS Young Leader International Scholar Program to promote young member activities and strengthen the collaboration between JIM and TMS. This collaboration has resulted in an exchange program, which offers select young members the opportunity to present papers at the international sessions of each organization's meeting.

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