EDFAS Members Receiving ASM Fellow in 2026
In 1969, ASM established the Fellow of the Society honor to provide recognition to members for their distinguished contributions to materials science and engineering and to develop a broadly based forum of technical and professional leaders to serve as advisors to the society. ASM will recognize the 2026 Class of Fellows at the Annual Awards Banquet held during IMAT’26, on Tuesday, September 29th, in Quebec City, Canada. Tickets can be purchased with IMAT registration.
The following are the members recognized by their colleagues for 2026. Additional Fellows may be elected to this distinguished body in subsequent years. The solicited guidance, which the Fellows will provide, will enhance the capability of ASM as a technical community of materials science and engineering in the years ahead.
Mr. Frank Altmann, FASM
Head of Business Unit Electronic Materials and Components
Fraunhofer IMWS
Halle, Germany
“For outstanding technical contributions in the international failure analysis community.”
Mr. Richard Livengood, FASM
Intel Fellow, Retired
Founder SiFi Consulting
SiFi Consulting LLC
Glen Ellen, CA
“For sustained contributions in silicon debug, circuit- edit technology, ion beam nanomachining, and for leadership in both industry and academia.”
EDFAS Member Receiving ASM Award Program in 2026
2026 ASM Award Program Recipients
Bronze Medal Award
The ASM International Bronze Medal Award was 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.
The recipient of the ASM International Bronze Medal Award is
Dr. Ellen E. Wright, PhD., P.E.
Senior Consultant, Engineering Systems, Inc.
Kansas City, Mo.
“For expertise in failure analysis and advancing the discipline through the Failure Analysis Society and technical content, while contributing to her organization as a leader and champion of a new regional office.”
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.
The recipient of the Emerging Professional Achievement Award is:
Ms. Amrutha Sampath
Senior Electrical Failure Analysis Engineer Product Diagnostic Center
NXP Semiconductors
Austin, Texas
“For advancing the failure analysis community through influential WEFA leadership, EDFAS SYP engagement, student outreach, EDFAS volunteer service, and significant contributions to ISTFA as reviewer, organizer, educator, and ambassador for emerging professionals.”
2026 EDFAS Volunteering Excellence Awardees
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