W. David Kingery Award

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The W. David Kingery Award is an award presented annually by the American Ceramic Society (ACerS) to individuals who have made significant lifelong contributions to the field of ceramic science and engineering. [1] The award is named in honor of W. David Kingery, a prominent figure in ceramics research, and is one of the highest honors bestowed in the ceramics community, celebrating sustained excellence in research, leadership, and education over the course of a career. [2]

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Background

The W. David Kingery Award was established in 1998 by ACerS to honor the memory and contributions of W. David Kingery, whose work transformed the field of ceramics. Kingery is often referred to as the "father of modern ceramics" due to his research in ceramic processing, especially in sintering, a process critical to the formation of dense ceramic bodies from powders. [3] His interdisciplinary approach, which combined elements of materials science, chemistry, and physics, revolutionized the manufacturing and application of ceramic materials.

Kingery's research extended beyond basic science to include practical applications, from high-performance materials used in aerospace and electronics to advanced ceramic technologies in energy production and medicine. [4] His influence as an educator was equally impactful, having authored several foundational textbooks in ceramics and materials science, including the influential Introduction to Ceramics. [5] Throughout his career, Kingery was a prominent advocate for the advancement of ceramic engineering and education, mentoring many future leaders in the field.

Criteria

The award is conferred based on a rigorous evaluation of the nominee's career achievements. [6] It recognizes individuals who have demonstrated sustained excellence and made significant, long-term contributions to the field of ceramics, which may include, but are not limited to:

While the award is open to candidates from both academic and industrial sectors, recipients typically have a body of work that spans decades, influencing not only their own area of expertise but also the broader ceramics community. [7] The award reflects both individual accomplishment and contributions that benefit society as a whole through the advancement of ceramic technology.

Notable Recipients

Many recipients of the W. David Kingery Award have been recognized for their pioneering research and contributions to ceramics, both in academic and industrial settings. These individuals have made advancements in areas such as ceramic processing, high-temperature materials, sintering technologies, and the development of ceramic materials for structural, electronic, and biomedical applications. [8]

YearNameAffiliation
2024 Katherine Faber California Institute of Technology
2023Vincent G. Harris Northeastern University
2022Stuart Hampshire University of Limerick
2021Tatsuki Ohji National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology
2020Subhash Risbud University of California Davis
2019 Michael Cima Massachusetts Institute of Technology
2018 Shunpei Yamazaki Semiconductor Energy Laboratory Co. Ltd
2017Mrityunjay SinghOhio Aerospace Institute
2016 Alexandra Navrotsky Arizona State University
2015Gary L. Messing Pennsylvania State University
2014Greg Rohrer Carnegie Mellon University
2013 Richard C. Bradt University of Alabama
2012William E. Lee Imperial College London
2011Zuhair Munir University of California Davis
2010Martin P. Harmer Lehigh University
2009Frederick F. Lange University of California Santa Barbara
2008Arthur H. Heuer Case Western Reserve University
2007George Beall Corning
2006Hiroaki Yanagida Nagoya Institute of Technology
2005 S. Donald Stookey Corning
2004 Delbert E. Day Missouri University of Science and Technology
2003 Rustum Roy Pennsylvania State University
2002Larry L. Hench University of Florida
2001 Robert E. Newnham Pennsylvania State University
2000Richard Brook St. Cross College, University of Oxford
1999Joseph E. Burke University of Chicago
1998 W. David Kingery University of Arizona

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References

  1. ↑ "W. David Kingery Award – The American Ceramic Society". The American Ceramic Society. Retrieved 2024-10-18.
  2. ↑ "Awards - The American Ceramic Society". The American Ceramic Society. Retrieved 2024-10-18.
  3. ↑ "W. DAVID KINGERY 1926–2000". NAE Website. Retrieved 2024-10-18.
  4. ↑ Kingery, W. David; Vandiver, Pamela B.; Prickett, Martha (1988). "The Beginnings of Pyrotechnology, Part II: Production and Use of Lime and Gypsum Plaster in the Pre-Pottery Neolithic near East". Journal of Field Archaeology. 15 (2): 219. doi:10.2307/530304. ISSN   0093-4690. JSTOR   530304.
  5. ↑ Kingery, W. D.; Bowen, H. K.; Uhlmann, D. R.; Frieser, R. (1977-03-01). "Introduction to Ceramics". Journal of the Electrochemical Society. 124 (3): 152C. Bibcode:1977JElS..124..152K. doi:10.1149/1.2133296. ISSN   0013-4651.
  6. ↑ "W. David Kingery Award – The American Ceramic Society". The American Ceramic Society. Retrieved 2024-10-18.
  7. ↑ Anonymous (2020-04-27). "Subhash Risbud receives ACerS W. David Kingery Award | Materials Science and Engineering | UC Davis Engineering". mse.engineering.ucdavis.edu. Retrieved 2024-10-18.
  8. ↑ "Kingery Award recipients list" (PDF). The American Ceramic Society. 2024-10-21. Retrieved 2024-10-21.
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