The Purdue University School of Materials Engineering, West Lafayette, Ind., has chosen Richard Sisson, WPI Professor and Director of CHTE (Center for Heat Treating Excellence), as one of three 2014 Outstanding Materials Engineers. He was selected for his work in applying fundamental science in transport phenomena, phase transformations, and phase equilibria to a wide range of engineering materials systems; and for his leadership role as Dean of Graduate Studies at WPI.
The award was established by Purdue to recognize alumni who have demonstrated exemplary accomplishments and leadership in the field of Materials Science and Engineering or an affiliated profession.
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