FAS Member Receiving ASM Award in 2026

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.

Dr. William E. Frazier, FASM
President, Pilgrim Consulting, LLC,
Lusby, MD.

“For innovative and unique contributions in direction, research and development, appreciation and transition of naval aviation technologies, pioneering leading edge additive manufacturing programs and for being a role model for engineers and scientists in advanced manufacturing and distinguished service to the materials community and humankind.”

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. Stefano Curtarolo
Director, Center for Autonomous Materials Design,
Department of Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science,
Duke University,
Durham, N.C.

“For pioneering contributions to high-throughput computational thermodynamics and synthesizability theories with application to disordered ceramics.”

Allan Ray Putnam Service Award

Established in 1988, the award recognizes the exemplary efforts of various outstanding members of ASM International on behalf of the Society to further its objectives and goals. The purpose of this award is to recognize those individuals whose contributions have been especially noteworthy and to whom the Society owes a particularly great debt of appreciation.

Mr. Robert L. Hanlin
University of Missouri Kansas City,
Department of Civil and Mechanical Engineering,
Retired

“For exceptional service, duty and tenure on the Action in Education Committee and Teachers Camp programs of ASM International in support of students and teachers and furthering the society’s objectives and goals.”

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. Vilupanur Ravi, FASM
Professor, Chemical and Materials Engineering,
California State Polytechnic University,
Pomona, Calif.

“For long and sustained dedication teaching students with extraordinary zeal and enthusiasm; pioneering and innovative contributions to high temperature materials, protective coatings, and corrosion; and selfless service to mentoring students, and to materials professional societies.”

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. 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.”

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