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(formerly the Experimental Techniques “Outstanding Paper” Award)

This award was established in 1967 for the best research paper published in Experimental Mechanics. It was named in honor of Dr. Miklos Hetényi. A brief biography and an abridged list of Dr. Hetényi’s professional accomplishments follow:

Education:
University of Technical Sciences, Budapest, Hungary, 1924-30; Diploma in Civil Engineering, 1931; Graduate work with H.M. Westerguard, Univ. of Illinois, 1934-35 and with S.P. Timoshenko, Univ. of Michigan, 1935-36; PhD in Eng. Mechanics, 1936.

Publications:
Author of over 70 scientific papers on analytical and experimental mechanics and on the theory of structures; Beams on Elastic Foundations, Univ. of Michigan, 1946; Coeditor of Proc. of the Tenth International Congress on Applied Mechanics, Springer Ed., 1969.

Contributions to SEM:
1 of 4 founders, 1943; Vice President, 1943-44; 2nd President, 1944-45; Editor, Handbook of Experimental Stress Analysis, 1950.

General Contributions:
Development and Application of Three-Dimensional Photoelasticity; Development of a “Reduction Method” for the Analysis of Continuous Frames; Development of a “Method of Initial Parameters” for the Analysis of beams, beam-grillages, and beams in elastic foundations; Solution for Axi-Symmetrical Deformation of Spherical Shells and Related Structures.

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2020 Recipients

For the outstanding paper entitled "Full-field Ultrahigh-speed Quantification of Dynamic Shear Ruptures Using Digital Image Correlation" published in Experimental Mechanics 59, 551–582 (2019)

Georg C. Ganzenmüller
Vito Rubino
Ares J. Rosakis
Nadia Lapusta

Past Recipients

The Society acknowledges the following individuals who were given the M. Hetényi Award in the past.

2019 - R. Seghir, F. Pierron, "A Novel Image-based Ultrasonic Test to Map Material Mechanical Properties at High Strain-rates" Experimental Mechanics (2018) 58:2 pp 183–206.

2018 - M.P. Echlin, J. C. Stinville, D. Texier, F. Bridier, P. Bocher, T.M. Pollock, "Sub-Grain Scale Digital Image Correlation by Electron Microscopy for Polycrystalline Materials during Elastic and Plastic Deformation", Experimental Mechanics 56 (2) (2016): 197-216.

2017 - B. Pan, L. Yu, "Color Stereo-Digital Image Correlation Method Using a Single 3CCD Color Camera," Experimental Mechanics, 57, Issue 4 (2017): 649-657.

2017 - O. Kingstedt, J. Lambros, "Ultra-High Speed Imaging of Laser-Induced Spallation" Experimental Mechanics March 2015, 55 (3), 587-598

2016 - E. Jones, M. Silberstein, S. White, N. Sottos, "In Situ Measurements of Strains in Composite Battery Electrodes during Electrochemical Cycling" Experimental Mechanics 54, no. 6 (2014): 971-985

2015 - A. Leonard, F. Fraternali, C. Daraio "Directional Wave Propagation in a Highly Nonlinear Square Packing of Spheres" Experimental Mechanics 53, no. 3 (2013): 327-337.

2014 - B. Pant, S. Choi, E.K. Baumert, B.L. Allen, S. Graham, K. Gall, O.N. Pierron "MEMS-Based Nanomechanics: Influence of MEMS Design on Test Temperature" Experimental Mechanics 52, no. 6 (2012): 607-617.

2013 - K. Kim, S. Daly “Martensite Strain Memory in the Shape Memory Alloy Nickel-Titanium Under Mechanical Cycling” Experimental Mechanics 51, no. 4 (2011): 641-652.

2012 - K.N. Jonnalagadda, I. Chasiotis, S. Yagnamurthy, J. Lambros, J. Pulskamp, R. Polcawich, M. Dubey “Experimental Investigation of Strain Rate Dependence of Nanocrystalline Pt Films”
Experimental Mechanics 50, no. 1 (2010): 25-35.

2011 - M. Bornert, F. Brémand, P. Doumalin, J.-C. Dupré, M. Fazzini, M. Grédiac, F. Hild, S. Mistou, J. Molimard, J.-J. Orteu, L. Robert, Y. Surrel, P. Vacher, B. Wattrisse “Assessment of Digital Image Correlation Measurement Errors: Methodology and Results” Experimental Mechanics 49, no. 3 (2009): 353-370.

2010 - A.K. Pandey, R. Pratap, F.S. Chau “Effect of Pressure on Fluid Damping in MEMS Torsional Resonators with Flow Ranging from Continuum to Molecular Regime” Experimental Mechanics 48, no. 1 (2008): 91-106.

2009 - D. Mohr, S. Henn “Calibration of Stress-triaxiality Dependent Crack Formation Criteria: A New Hybrid Experimental–Numerical Method” Experimental Mechanics 47, no. 6 (2007): 805-820.

2008 - G. Lykotrafitis, A.J. Rosakis, G. Ravichandran “Particle Velocimetry and Photoelasticity Applied to the Study of Dynamic Sliding Along Frictionally-Held Bimaterial Interfaces: Techniques and Feasibility”
Experimental Mechanics 46, no. 2 (2006): 205-216.

2007 - W.N. Everett, P. Shih, J.D. Humphrey “A bi-plane video-based system for studying the mechanics of arterial bifurcations” Experimental Mechanics 45, no. 4 (2005): 377-382.

2006 - D. Jia, K.T. Ramesh “A rigorous assessment of the benefits of miniaturization in the Kolsky bar system” Experimental Mechanics 44, no. 5 (2004): 445-454.

2005 - F. Barthelat, Z. Wu, B.C. Prorok, H.D. Espinosa “Dynamic torsion testing of nanocrystalline coatings using high-speed photography and digital image correlation” Experimental Mechanics 43, no. 3 (2003): 331-340.

2004 - J. Wang, R.L. Weaver, N.R. Sottos “A parametric study of laser induced thin film spallation”
Experimental Mechanics 42, no. 1 (2002): 74-83.

2003 - M.A. Sutton, W. Zhao, S.R. McNeill, H.W. Schreier, Y.J. Chao “Development and assessment of a single-image fringe projection method for dynamic applications” Experimental Mechanics 41, no. 3 (2001): 205-217.

2002 - T. Nishioka, K. Kurio, H. Nakabayashi “An intelligent hybrid method to automatically detect and eliminate experimental measurement errors for linear elastic deformation fields”
Experimental Mechanics 40, no. 2 (2000): 170-179.

2001 - B.K. Bay, T.S. Smith, D.P. Fyhrie, M. Saad “Digital volume correlation: Three-dimensional strain mapping using X-ray tomography” Experimental Mechanics 39, no. 3 (1999): 217-226.

2000 - C. Bacon “An experimental method for considering dispersion and attenuation in a viscoelastic Hopkinson bar” Experimental Mechanics 38, no. 4 (1998): 242-249.

1999 - J.F. Doyle “A wavelet deconvolution method for impact force identification”
Experimental Mechanics 37, no. 4 (1997): 403-408.

1998 - J. McKelvie “Measurement of energy release rates for delaminations in composite materials”
Experimental Mechanics 36, no. 1 (1996): 55-63.

1997 - A. Ajovalasit, S. Barone, G. Petrucci “Towards RGB photoelasticity: Full-field automated photoelasticity in white light” Experimental Mechanics 35, no. 3 (1995): 193-200.

1996 - D. Nelson, E. Fuchs, A. Makino, D. Williams “Residual-stress determination by single-axis holographic interferometry and hole drilling—Part II: Experiments” Experimental Mechanics 34, no. 1 (1994): 79-88.

1995 - J.W. Dally, D.T. Read “Electron beam moiré” Experimental Mechanics 33, no. 4 (1993): 270-277.

1994 - S.E. Hanneman, V.K. Kinra, C. Zhu “A new technique for ultrasonic nondestructive evaluation of adhesive joints: Part II. Experiment” Experimental Mechanics 32, no. 4 (1992): 332-339.

1993 - H.V. Tippur, A.J. Rosakis “Quasi-static and dynamic crack growth along bimaterial interfaces: A note on crack-tip field measurements using coherent gradient sensing” Experimental Mechanics 31, no. 3 (1991): 243-251.

1992 - T.P. Quinn, C.D. Mote Jr. “Optimal design of an uncoupled six degree of freedom dynamometer”
Experimental Mechanics 30, no. 1 (1990): 40-48.

1991 - V.K. Kinra, V. Dayal “A new technique for ultrasonic-nondestructive evaluation of thin specimens”
Experimental Mechanics 28, no. 3 (1988): 288-297.

1989 - M. Hashish “Visualization of the abrasive-waterjet cutting process”
Experimental Mechanics 28, no. 2 (1988): 159-169.

1988 - T. Daami, M. Touratier, L. Castex “Effect of plastic deformation on the acoustoelastic response of some materials” Experimental Mechanics 27, no. 4 (1987): 333-337.

1986 - E. Vogt, J. Geldmacher, B. Dirr, H. Kreitlow “Hybrid vibration-mode analysis of rotating turbine-blade models” Experimental Mechanics 25, no. 2 (1985): 161-170.

1984 - K. Kawata, N. Takeda, S. Hashimoto “Photoelastic-coating analysis of dynamic stress concentration in composite strips” Experimental Mechanics 24, no. 4 (1984): 316-327.

1983 - A.S. Voloshin, C.P. Burger “Half-fringe photoelasticity: A new approach to whole-field stress analysis” Experimental Mechanics 23, no. 3 (1983): 304-313.

1982 - C.A. Sciammarella, P.K. Rastogi, P. Jacquot, R. Narayanan “Holographic moiré in real time”
Experimental Mechanics 22, no. 2 (1982): 52-63.

1981 - D. Bar-Tikva, A.F. Grandt Jr., A.N. Palazotto “An experimental weight function for stress-intensity-factor calibrations” Experimental Mechanics 21, no. 10 (1981): 371-378.

1980 - D.R. Williams, D.L. Davidson, J. Lankford “Fatigue-crack-tip plastic strains by the stereoimaging technique” Experimental Mechanics 20, no. 4 (1980): 134-139.

1979 - R.F. Gibson “Measurement of creep in rotating viscoelastic disks”
Experimental Mechanics 19, no. 10 (1979): 378-383.

1978 - K.A. Stetson “The use of an image derotator in hologram interferometry and speckle photography of rotating objects” Experimental Mechanics 18, no. 2 (1978): 67-73.

1977 - J.G. Blauel, J. Beinert, M. Wenk “Fracture-mechanics investigations of cracks in rotating disks”
Experimental Mechanics 17, no. 3 (1977): 106-112.

1976 - R.L. Johnson “Measurement of elastic-plastic stresses by scattered-light photomechanics”
Experimental Mechanics 16, no. 6 (1976): 201-208.

1975 - I.M. Daniel, R.E. Rowlands “On wave and fracture propagation in Rock Media”
Experimental Mechanics 15, no. 12 (1975): 449-457.

1973 - R.J. Sanford, V.J. Parks “On the limitations of interferometric methods in three-dimensional photoelasticity” Experimental Mechanics 13, no. 11 (1973): 464-471.

1972 - D.C. Holloway, W.F. Ranson, C.E. Taylor “A neoteric interferometer for use in holographic photoelasticity” Experimental Mechanics 12, no. 10 (1972): 461-465.

1971 - P.M. Boone “A method for directly determining surface strain fields using diffraction gratings”
Experimental Mechanics 11, no. 11 (1971): 481-489.

1970 - T.D. Dudderar, R. O'Regan “Measurement of the strain field near a crack tip in polymethylmethacrylate by holographic interferometry” Experimental Mechanics 11, no. 2 (1971): 49-56.

1969 - R.E. Rowlands, C.E. Taylor, I.M. Daniel “A multiple-pulse ruby-laser system for dynamic photomechanics: Applications to transmitted- and scattered-light photoelasticity” Experimental Mechanics 9, no. 9 (1969): 385-393.

1968 - M.S. Lin, E.P. Popov “Buckling of spherical sandwich shells” Experimental Mechanics 9, no. 10 (1969): 433-440.

1967 - W.J. Rhines “An extension of generalized plane stress for problems with out-of-plane restraint”
Experimental Mechanics 8, no. 11 (1968): 481-487.

This award recognizes the best paper published in the Journal of Dynamic Behavior of Materials. This award is given annually starting with volume 1 of the Journal of Dynamic Behavior of Materials published in 2015. This award was originally established in 1970 for the best applications paper published in Experimental Mechanics for each two-year period ending with the June issue of odd numbered years. In 1973 it was named in honor of Rudolph Earl Peterson. The final award for an applications paper in Experimental Mechanics was given in 2014. A brief biography and an abridged list of Mr. Peterson’s professional accomplishments follow:

 

Affiliation:
Westinghouse Electric Corporation: 1926 with J.M. Lessells in Mechanics Department; Manager, Mechanics Department, 1931; Consultant, 1965.

Publications:
Primarily in stress analysis, strength of materials and design. 60+ papers; chapters in 6 handbooks; book: Stress Concentration Design Factors (Wiley, 1953).

Professional Society Service:
SEM: Executive Committee, 1946-47; Vice President, 1947-48; President, 1948-49; ASTM: Fatigue Committee Chairman, 1946-59; Administrative Committee on Simulated Service Testing, 1962; Board of Directors, 1957-60; Executive Committee, Materials Science, Division, 1962. ASME: Fellow; Chairman, Applied Mechanics Division; Chairman, Advisory Board, Applied Mechanics Reviews; Chairman, American Standards Association Committee on Symbols for Mechanics.

Other Accomplishments & Recognition:
Founder (1956), Westinghouse Advanced Mechanics School, University of Pittsburgh; Industry Advisory Committee to the National Bureau of Standards; Industrial Advisory Committee of the Pennsylvania State University.

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2020 Recipients

For the outstanding paper entitled Simple Glassy Polymer Model" published in the Journal of Dynamic Behavior of Materials 5, 331–343 (2019)

Georg C. Ganzenmüller
Sankal Patil
Michael Maurer
Martin Sauer
Markus Jung
Stefan Hiermaier

Past Recipients

The Society acknowledges the following individuals who were given the R.E. Peterson Award in the past.

2019 - J. C. F. Millett, D. L. Higgins, D.J. Chapman, G. Whiteman, I.P. Jones, Y.-L. Chiu, "The Effects of Prior Cold Work on the Shock Response of Copper" Journal of Dynamic Behavior of Materials 4:2 pp 211–221.

2018 - S. Ravindran, A. Tessema, A. Kidane “Local Deformation and Failure Mechanisms of Polymer Bonded Energetic Materials Subjected to High Strain Rate Loading” Journal of Dynamic Behavior of Materials (2016) 2: 146

2017 - C. Salisbury, D. Cronin, F. Lien "Deformation Mechanics of a Non-linear Hyper-viscoelastic Porous Material, Parts I&II: Testing and Constitutive Modeling of Non-porous Polychloroprene" Journal of Dynamic Behavior of Materials September 2015, Volume 1, Issue 3, 237-248, 249-258.

2014 - B. Winiarski, P.J. Withers "Micron-Scale Residual Stress Measurement by Micro-Hole Drilling and Digital Image Correlation" Experimental Mechanics 52, no. 4 (2012): 417-428.

2012 - T. Børvik, M.J. Forrestal, T.L. Warren “Perforation of 5083-H116 Aluminum Armor Plates with Ogive-Nose Rods and 7.62 mm APM2 Bullets” Experimental Mechanics 50, no. 7 (2010): 969-978.

2010 - C. Chevennement-Roux, T. Dreher, P. Alliot, E. Aubry, J.-P. Lainé, L. Jézéquel “Flexible Wiper System Dynamic Instabilities: Modelling and Experimental Validation” Experimental Mechanics 47, no. 2 (2007): 201-210.

2008 - S. Sudo, K. Tsuyuki, K. Kanno “Wing characteristics and flapping behavior of flying insects”
Experimental Mechanics 45, no. 6 (2005): 550-555.

2006 - I. Govender, A.T. McBride, M.S. Powell “Improved experimental tracking techniques for validating discrete element method simulations of tumbling mills” Experimental Mechanics 44, no. 6 (2004): 593-607.

2004 - J.P. Hubner, P.G. Ifju, K.S. Schanze, D.A. Jenkins, B.F. Carroll, Y. Wang, P. He, A. Brennan, W. El-Ratal “Full-field strain measurement using a luminescent coating” Experimental Mechanics 43, no. 1 (2003): 61-68.

2002 - S. Yoneyama, J. Gotoh, M. Takashi “Experimental analysis of rolling contact stresses in a viscoelastic strip” Experimental Mechanics 40, no. 2 (2000): 203-210.

2001 - A. Hocknell, S.R. Mitchell, R. Jones, S.J. Rothberg “Hollow golf club head modal characteristics: Determination and impact applications” Experimental Mechanics 38, no. 2 (1998): 140-146.

1998 - D.J. Wissuchek, T.J. Mackin, M. De Graef, G.E. Lucas, A.G. Evans “A simple method for measuring surface strains around cracks” Experimental Mechanics 36, no. 2 (1996): 173-179.

1996 - G. Han, M.A. Sutton, Y.J. Chao “A study of stationary crack-tip deformation fields in thin sheets by computer vision” Experimental Mechanics 34, no. 2 (1994): 125-140.

1995 - T.D. Dudderar, N. Nir, A.R. Storm, C.C. Wong “Isothermal low-cycle fatigue testing of microscale solder interconnections” Experimental Mechanics 32, no. 1 (1992): 11-20.

1992 - M. Saka, M. Nakayama, T. Kaneko, H. Abé “Measurement of stress-intensity factor by means of a-c potential drop technique” Experimental Mechanics 31, no. 3 (1991): 209-212.

1991 - A.M. Nawwar, A. Godon, T. Roots, D. Howard, I.M. Bayly “Development of a measuring system for segmented ship models” Experimental Mechanics 29, no. 2 (1989): 101-108.

1990 - P.R. Schuster, J.W. Wagner “Holographic velocimetry for flow diagnostics”
Experimental Mechanics 28, no. 4 (1988): 402-408.

1988 - E.H. Jordan, C.T. Chan “A unique elevated-temperature tension-torsion fatigue test rig”
Experimental Mechanics 27, no. 2 (1987): 172-183.

1986 - C.M. Vickery, J.K. Good, R.L. Lowery “Experimental analysis of displacements of read/write heads upon floppy-disk media” Experimental Mechanics 25, no. 2 (1985): 200-204.

1985 - T.F. Leahy “The delta-element reusable strain transducer” Experimental Mechanics 24, no. 3 (1984): 191-202.

1984 - J.E. Stone, N.H. Madsen, J.L. Milton, W.F. Swinson, J.L. Turner “Developments in the design and use of liquid-metal strain gages” Experimental Mechanics 23, no. 2 (1983): 129-139.

1983 - A. Komine, A.S. Kobayashi “Interfacial fracture of space-shuttle thermal-protection system”
Experimental Mechanics 22, no. 12 (1982): 454-461.

1981 - M.F. Duggan “Combined-load testing of the space-shuttle insulation at 1100°C”
Experimental Mechanics 20, no. 10 (1980): 350-356.

1979 - J. Dorsey “Homegrown strain-gage transducers” Experimental Mechanics 17, no. 7 (1977): 255-260.

(formerly the Experimental Techniques “Outstanding Paper” Award)

Darrell R. Harting, a 37-year SEM member and one of Experimental Techniques founders, passed away in 1996. In recognition of his considerable contributions to SEM as a member, as its President in 1977-1978, as Fellow in 1983, and as an early proponent of Experimental Techniques, the SEM Honors Committee recommended, and the Executive Board approved, that the E/T Outstanding Paper Award be renamed the D.R. Harting Award.

This award was formally established in 1987 by the Executive Board. However, the award was first presented in 1981, when Experimental Techniques started publication on a regular basis. The award, consisting of a plaque, is presented at SEM’s Spring Conference. Candidates are nominated by E/T reviewers who cite papers they consider worthy of “Outstanding Paper” status. In January of the year, the E/T Senior Technical Editor prepares a list of nominated papers. Subsequently, all pertinent information is submitted to the Honors Committee for the final selection.

 

Award Guidelines      Award Nomination Form

 

2020 Recipients

For the outstanding paper entitled "State-Space Dynamic Substructuring with the Transmission Simulator Method" published in Experimental Techniques 43, 325–340 (2019)

Maren Scheel
Mlanden Gibanica
Anders Nord

 

Past Recipients

The Society acknowledges the following individuals who were given the D.R. Harting Award in the past.

2019 - Y. Hu, Y. Wang, J. Chen, J.M. Zhu, "A New Method of Creating High-Temperature Speckle Patterns and Its Application in the Determination of the High-Temperature Mechanical Properties of Metals" Experimental Techniques (2018) (42:5 pp 523–532)

2018 - R.A. Peattie, E. Golden, R.S. Nomoto, C. M. Margossian, F. Q. Pancheri, E. S. Edgar, M. D. Iafrati, A. Luis Dorfmann “A Technique for Comparing Wall Pressure Distributions in Steady Flow Through Rigid Versus Flexible Patient-based Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Phantoms” Experimental Techniques (2016) (40: 1187)

2017 - V. Carvelli, C. Monticelli, Z. Fan, D.  Valletti, M. Nebiolo, A. Messidoro “Biaxial Loading of a Textile Ribbons Structure for an Inflatable Module of Space Habitats” Experimental Techniques 41(1) (2017): 9-17

2017 - K. Dragnevski, O. Islam, C. Siviour, “In-Situ Environmental Scanning Electron Microscope Observations of Colloidal Failure Mechanisms using the Brazilian Disk Test” Experimental Techniques in 2015 (39:12-18, 2015)

2016 - B. Khalighi, “Development of an Unsteady Pressure Measurement Method” Experimental Techniques 38, no. 4 (2014): 37-44

2015 - M. Pyrkosz, C. Van Karsen “Comparative Modal Tests of a Violin” Experimental Techniques 37, no. 4 (2013): 47-62

2014 - V. Macian, R. Payri, A. Garcia, M. Bardi “Experimental Evaluation of the Best Approach for Diesel Spray Images Segmentation” Experimental Techniques 36, no. 6(2012): 26-34

2013 - K.S. Dai, S.E. Chen, W.Y. Qi, E. Conner, J. Erdle, C. Galloway “Field Testing of Directly Embedded Poles” Experimental Techniques 35, no. 2 (2011): 14-23

2012 - M. Chartrand, V. Brailovski, Y. Baril “Test Bench and Methodology for Sternal Closure System Testing” Experimental Techniques 34, no. 3 (2010): 45-53

2011 - P. Wu, B. Stanford, W. Bowman, A. Schwartz, P. Ifju “Digital Image Correlation Techniques for Full-Field Displacement Measurements of Micro Air Vehicle Flapping Wings” Experimental Techniques 33, no. 6 (2009): 53-58

2010 - M. Pau, A. Baldi, B. Leban “Visualization of Contact Areas in Bolted Joints Using Ultrasonic Waves” Experimental Techniques 32, no. 4 (2008): 49-53

2009 - J.P.J.G. Ferreira, F.A.B. Branco “The Use of Glass Fiber–Reinforced Concrete as a Structural Material” Experimental Techniques 31, no. 3 (2007): 64-73

2008 - E. Drean, J.-F. Osselin, F. Bauer, J.-Y. Drean “A Novel Device for Yarn Pressure Variation Measurement in Wild Winding” Experimental Techniques 30, no. 4 (2006): 34-83

2007 - K. Xia, A.J. Rosakis, H. Kanamori “Supershear and Subrayleigh to Supershear Transition Observed in Laboratory Earthquake Experiments” Experimental Techniques 29, no. 3 (2005): 63-66

2006 - Y. Champoux, P. Vittecoq, P. Maltais, E. Auger, B. Gauthier “Measuring The Dynamic Structural Load of an Off-Road Bicycle Frame” Experimental Techniques 28, no. 3 (2004): 33-36

2005 - H.T. Wong, J.G. Teng, Z.C. Wang “A Pulley-Based System for the Simulation of Distributed Loading on Shell Roof Structures” Experimental Techniques 27, no. 5 (2003): 21-27

2004 - N.L. Johnson, A.L. Browne “Dynamic Crush Tests Using a “Free-Flight” Drop Tower: Practical Aspects” Experimental Techniques 26, no. 6 (2002): 47-49

2003 - G. Prater Jr., W.P. Hnat, C.R. Ullrich “Soil Penetration Measurements Supporting the Design of an Impact Boring Tool” Experimental Techniques 25, no. 6 (2001): 33-36

2002 - H. Chen, D. Liu, A. Lee “Moiré in Atomic Force Microscope” Experimental Techniques 24, no. 1 (2000): 32-31

2001 - S.M. Sargand, I.S. Khoury “Sensor Installation in Rigid Pavement” Experimental Techniques 23, no. 3 (1999): 25-27

2000 - D.E.P. Hoy “A Color Scanner as a Digital Recording Polariscope” Experimental Techniques 22, no. 2 (1998): 26-27

1999 - J.A. Cafeo, R.S. Thomas “The Use of Statistical Tools to Contend With Variability in Engineering” Experimental Techniques 21, no. 5 (1997): 26-28

1998 - T.K. Woon “Development of a Load Cell for force Measurements Subject to Flow Interferences” Experimental Techniques 20, no. 5 (1996): 25-28

1997 - J.D. Camping, S.R. Short “Crack-Detection Device for Brittle-Matrix Composite Materials” Experimental Techniques 19, no. 6 (1995): 15-18

1996 - P. Stumpf, W. Barrett, N. Popplewell, A.H. Shah, S. Balakrishnan “Automated Wind Tunnel Measurements” Experimental Techniques 18, no. 4 (1994): 34-37

1995 - D.A. Hoeltzel, R. Stark, S. Ali “Voltage-to-Frequency Conversion for Telemetric Strain Measurements in Rotating Mechanical Systems” Experimental Techniques 17, no. 4 (1993): 18-24.

1994 - S.M. Sargand, G.F. Mitchell, R.C. Rogers “Monitoring of Strains in Small Diameter Pipe” Experimental Techniques 16, no. 1 (1992): 40-42

1993 - Y. Guo, P. Ifju “A Practical Moiré Interferometry System for Testing Machine Applications” Experimental Techniques 15, no. 1 (1991): 29-31

1992 - J.A. Lavoie “A Procedure for Aligning Hydraulic Tensile Test Machines” Experimental Techniques 14, no. 5 (1990): 53-56

1991 - H. Schorn, T. Berger-Böcker “Test Method for Determining Process Zone Position and Fracture Energy of Concrete” Experimental Techniques 13, no. 6 (1989): 29-33

1989 - G.L. Cloud, M. Bayer “Moiré to 1370°C” Experimental Techniques 12, no. 4 (1988): 24-27

1988 - G. J. Cisko, J. W. Phillips “A Tension-Torsion Load Cell for Wire Rope” Experimental Techniques 10, no. 12 (1986): 18-20

1986 - R. Prabhakaran, R. A. Naik “Measurement of Contact Angle in a Clearance-Fit Pin-Loaded Hole” Experimental Techniques 10, no. 2 (1986): 25-27

1985 - G.W. Eggeman, H.A. Hackerott “Uniaxial Tensile Test for a Brittle Material” Experimental Techniques 9, no. 7 (1985): 18-19

1984 - J. Cernosek “Mold for Casting Photoelastic Models” Experimental Techniques 8, no. 7 (1984): 21-23

1983 - E.J. Nelson, C.F. Sikorra, J.L. Howard “Measuring Strain Gages Directly Without Signal Conditioning” Experimental Techniques 7, no. 9 (1983): 26-28

1982 - M.E. Tuttle “Load Measurement In a Cylindrical Column or Beam Using Three Strain Gages” Experimental Techniques 5, no. 4 (1981): 19-20

1981 - D.R. Harting “Designing The Load-Measuring System for The Space Shuttle Orbiter/747 Carrier Aircraft Approach and Landing Tests” Experimental Techniques 5, no. 2 (1981): 1-5.

(formerly the Experimental Techniques “Outstanding Paper” Award)

Darrell R. Harting, a 37-year SEM member and one of Experimental Techniques founders, passed away in 1996. In recognition of his considerable contributions to SEM as a member, as its President in 1977-1978, as Fellow in 1983, and as an early proponent of Experimental Techniques, the SEM Honors Committee recommended, and the Executive Board approved, that the E/T Outstanding Paper Award be renamed the D.R. Harting Award.

This award was formally established in 1987 by the Executive Board. However, the award was first presented in 1981, when Experimental Techniques started publication on a regular basis. The award, consisting of a plaque, is presented at SEM’s Spring Conference. Candidates are nominated by E/T reviewers who cite papers they consider worthy of “Outstanding Paper” status. In January of the year, the E/T Senior Technical Editor prepares a list of nominated papers. Subsequently, all pertinent information is submitted to the Honors Committee for the final selection.

 

Award Guidelines      Award Nomination Form

 

2020 Recipients

For the outstanding paper entitled "State-Space Dynamic Substructuring with the Transmission Simulator Method" published in Experimental Techniques 43, 325–340 (2019)

Maren Scheel
Dr. Robert Peattie currently serves as a research professor in the Department of Surgery of Tufts Medical Center. Dr. Peattie received a B.S. degree in Biology from Trinity College in 1979, and a Ph.D. in Chemical and Biomedical Engineering from the Johns Hopkins University in 1988. He then spent a year at Johns Hopkins as a Postdoctoral Fellow. Previously, he has held faculty appointments at Tulane University, the University of Connecticut, Trinity College and Oregon State University. In 2001, he served as Visiting Professor of Medicinal Chemistry at the University of Utah. He has published over 150 journal manuscripts, book chapters, monographs and conference proceedings, and currently serves on the Editorial Board of the journal Critical Reviews in Biomedical Engineering.
 

Mlanden Gibanica

Rio S. Nomoto, MD received an undergraduate degree in biology (with college honors) from the College of the Holy Cross and her MD from Tufts University School of Medicine. She has engaged in various projects involving modeling of biological processes including 3-dimensional reconstruction of abdominal aortic aneurysms with Robert Peattie, PhD and Mark Iafrati, MD and small β-sheet mimics in an organic chemistry laboratory with Brian Linton, PhD. She is currently in a surgery residency program at Tufts Medical Center in Boston, Massachusetts.
 

Anders Nord

Dr Iafrati is an associate professor of Surgery and chief of vascular surgery at Tufts Medical Center in Boston. Dr Iafrati heads the collaborative multispecialty vascular research group at Tufts. Areas of particular research interest include Aortic Aneurysms, advanced venous disease, and wound healing. Dr Iafrati has authored 69 Peer reviewed Journal articles and 16 Text Book chapters.
 

 

Past Recipients

The Society acknowledges the following individuals who were given the D.R. Harting Award in the past.

2019 - Y. Hu, Y. Wang, J. Chen, J.M. Zhu, "A New Method of Creating High-Temperature Speckle Patterns and Its Application in the Determination of the High-Temperature Mechanical Properties of Metals" Experimental Techniques (2018) (42:5 pp 523–532)

2018 - R.A. Peattie, E. Golden, R.S. Nomoto, C. M. Margossian, F. Q. Pancheri, E. S. Edgar, M. D. Iafrati, A. Luis Dorfmann “A Technique for Comparing Wall Pressure Distributions in Steady Flow Through Rigid Versus Flexible Patient-based Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Phantoms” Experimental Techniques (2016) (40: 1187)

2017 - V. Carvelli, C. Monticelli, Z. Fan, D.  Valletti, M. Nebiolo, A. Messidoro “Biaxial Loading of a Textile Ribbons Structure for an Inflatable Module of Space Habitats” Experimental Techniques 41(1) (2017): 9-17

2017 - K. Dragnevski, O. Islam, C. Siviour, “In-Situ Environmental Scanning Electron Microscope Observations of Colloidal Failure Mechanisms using the Brazilian Disk Test” Experimental Techniques in 2015 (39:12-18, 2015)

2016 - B. Khalighi, “Development of an Unsteady Pressure Measurement Method” Experimental Techniques 38, no. 4 (2014): 37-44

2015 - M. Pyrkosz, C. Van Karsen “Comparative Modal Tests of a Violin” Experimental Techniques 37, no. 4 (2013): 47-62

2014 - V. Macian, R. Payri, A. Garcia, M. Bardi “Experimental Evaluation of the Best Approach for Diesel Spray Images Segmentation” Experimental Techniques 36, no. 6(2012): 26-34

2013 - K.S. Dai, S.E. Chen, W.Y. Qi, E. Conner, J. Erdle, C. Galloway “Field Testing of Directly Embedded Poles” Experimental Techniques 35, no. 2 (2011): 14-23

2012 - M. Chartrand, V. Brailovski, Y. Baril “Test Bench and Methodology for Sternal Closure System Testing” Experimental Techniques 34, no. 3 (2010): 45-53

2011 - P. Wu, B. Stanford, W. Bowman, A. Schwartz, P. Ifju “Digital Image Correlation Techniques for Full-Field Displacement Measurements of Micro Air Vehicle Flapping Wings” Experimental Techniques 33, no. 6 (2009): 53-58

2010 - M. Pau, A. Baldi, B. Leban “Visualization of Contact Areas in Bolted Joints Using Ultrasonic Waves” Experimental Techniques 32, no. 4 (2008): 49-53

2009 - J.P.J.G. Ferreira, F.A.B. Branco “The Use of Glass Fiber–Reinforced Concrete as a Structural Material” Experimental Techniques 31, no. 3 (2007): 64-73

2008 - E. Drean, J.-F. Osselin, F. Bauer, J.-Y. Drean “A Novel Device for Yarn Pressure Variation Measurement in Wild Winding” Experimental Techniques 30, no. 4 (2006): 34-83

2007 - K. Xia, A.J. Rosakis, H. Kanamori “Supershear and Subrayleigh to Supershear Transition Observed in Laboratory Earthquake Experiments” Experimental Techniques 29, no. 3 (2005): 63-66

2006 - Y. Champoux, P. Vittecoq, P. Maltais, E. Auger, B. Gauthier “Measuring The Dynamic Structural Load of an Off-Road Bicycle Frame” Experimental Techniques 28, no. 3 (2004): 33-36

2005 - H.T. Wong, J.G. Teng, Z.C. Wang “A Pulley-Based System for the Simulation of Distributed Loading on Shell Roof Structures” Experimental Techniques 27, no. 5 (2003): 21-27

2004 - N.L. Johnson, A.L. Browne “Dynamic Crush Tests Using a “Free-Flight” Drop Tower: Practical Aspects” Experimental Techniques 26, no. 6 (2002): 47-49

2003 - G. Prater Jr., W.P. Hnat, C.R. Ullrich “Soil Penetration Measurements Supporting the Design of an Impact Boring Tool” Experimental Techniques 25, no. 6 (2001): 33-36

2002 - H. Chen, D. Liu, A. Lee “Moiré in Atomic Force Microscope” Experimental Techniques 24, no. 1 (2000): 32-31

2001 - S.M. Sargand, I.S. Khoury “Sensor Installation in Rigid Pavement” Experimental Techniques 23, no. 3 (1999): 25-27

2000 - D.E.P. Hoy “A Color Scanner as a Digital Recording Polariscope” Experimental Techniques 22, no. 2 (1998): 26-27

1999 - J.A. Cafeo, R.S. Thomas “The Use of Statistical Tools to Contend With Variability in Engineering” Experimental Techniques 21, no. 5 (1997): 26-28

1998 - T.K. Woon “Development of a Load Cell for force Measurements Subject to Flow Interferences” Experimental Techniques 20, no. 5 (1996): 25-28

1997 - J.D. Camping, S.R. Short “Crack-Detection Device for Brittle-Matrix Composite Materials” Experimental Techniques 19, no. 6 (1995): 15-18

1996 - P. Stumpf, W. Barrett, N. Popplewell, A.H. Shah, S. Balakrishnan “Automated Wind Tunnel Measurements” Experimental Techniques 18, no. 4 (1994): 34-37

1995 - D.A. Hoeltzel, R. Stark, S. Ali “Voltage-to-Frequency Conversion for Telemetric Strain Measurements in Rotating Mechanical Systems” Experimental Techniques 17, no. 4 (1993): 18-24.

1994 - S.M. Sargand, G.F. Mitchell, R.C. Rogers “Monitoring of Strains in Small Diameter Pipe” Experimental Techniques 16, no. 1 (1992): 40-42

1993 - Y. Guo, P. Ifju “A Practical Moiré Interferometry System for Testing Machine Applications” Experimental Techniques 15, no. 1 (1991): 29-31

1992 - J.A. Lavoie “A Procedure for Aligning Hydraulic Tensile Test Machines” Experimental Techniques 14, no. 5 (1990): 53-56

1991 - H. Schorn, T. Berger-Böcker “Test Method for Determining Process Zone Position and Fracture Energy of Concrete” Experimental Techniques 13, no. 6 (1989): 29-33

1989 - G.L. Cloud, M. Bayer “Moiré to 1370°C” Experimental Techniques 12, no. 4 (1988): 24-27

1988 - G. J. Cisko, J. W. Phillips “A Tension-Torsion Load Cell for Wire Rope” Experimental Techniques 10, no. 12 (1986): 18-20

1986 - R. Prabhakaran, R. A. Naik “Measurement of Contact Angle in a Clearance-Fit Pin-Loaded Hole” Experimental Techniques 10, no. 2 (1986): 25-27

1985 - G.W. Eggeman, H.A. Hackerott “Uniaxial Tensile Test for a Brittle Material” Experimental Techniques 9, no. 7 (1985): 18-19

1984 - J. Cernosek “Mold for Casting Photoelastic Models” Experimental Techniques 8, no. 7 (1984): 21-23

1983 - E.J. Nelson, C.F. Sikorra, J.L. Howard “Measuring Strain Gages Directly Without Signal Conditioning” Experimental Techniques 7, no. 9 (1983): 26-28

1982 - M.E. Tuttle “Load Measurement In a Cylindrical Column or Beam Using Three Strain Gages” Experimental Techniques 5, no. 4 (1981): 19-20

1981 - D.R. Harting “Designing The Load-Measuring System for The Space Shuttle Orbiter/747 Carrier Aircraft Approach and Landing Tests” Experimental Techniques 5, no. 2 (1981): 1-5.
SEM encourages students to participate in the activities of the society. The student members of today are the future leaders of the society tomorrow. Here are some of the ways in which students may participate in the society as well as some of the areas of support for student activities.

Student Membership

Students are encouraged to join SEM as full members of the Society but with significantly reduced rates for: Membership in the Society, Conference Registration, and Short Course Registration. Student members are encouraged to get involved in the workings of the Society and the many Technical Divisions.
 
Competitions and Scholarships
 
Michael Sutton International Student Paper Competition
Organized every year as part of the SEM Annual Conference this competition gives students an opportunity to present their work and to learn from the experience of presenting their work. Click for full details

First Place - $300 Cash, Handbook on Experimental Mechanics (Hardbound), Second Edition, SEM Student Membership
Second Place - $200 Cash, Manual of Experimental Stress Analysis, SEM Student Membership
Third Place - $100 Cash, SEM Student Membership

Dominick J. Demichele Scholarship
Established in honor of the late Dick DeMichele, the scholarship is intended to help carry out Dick’s goal of encouraging and increasing student participation at IMAC. The scholarship is available to financially assist one student each year to attend IMAC in order to present a paper at the conference. Click for full details

Payment of all conference fees at the student rate, reimbursement of all reasonable travel expenses incurred in attending the IMAC conference where the presentation is made and a framed certificate bearing the name of the award, the name of the recipient, an appropriate citation, and the date of presentation. The recipient attends the award luncheon as the guest of the Society.
 
G. L. Cloud Scholarship
To celebrate professor Cloud’s many years of contributions to the field of experimental mechanics by recognizing a unique individual and his/her aspirations to pursue a graduate degree in experimental mechanics and to create new knowledge that leads to sustainable improvements in the human condition. Click for full details

Reimbursement of all (student-rate) SEM Annual conference fees paid by the recipient(s), reimbursement of all reasonable travel expenses incurred by the recipient(s) in attending the SEM Annual conference where the award will be granted, recognition of the recipient through presentation of a framed certificate and a check in the amount of $3,000 USD at the Conference Luncheon and Awards Ceremonies conducted in conjunction with the SEM Annual Conference.

Student Chapters
Student Chapters are a vehicle by which student members can organize activities and events for personal and professional development. SEM contributes some financial support for Student Chapters. Student chapters give students a chance to meet with their peers and discuss research interests and job opportunities. Also, many student chapters hold student symposia and other such events that give students a chance to build their presentation skills. These local events can lead to the national student paper competition held each year in conjunction with the SEM Annual Conference. Click for more details on Student Chapters

Nominations

Since its organization in 1943, SEM has relied heavily upon volunteer leadership and the professional expertise of its members. In the early 1950s the Executive Board began to explore means to formally recognize worthy individual contributions to the Society. Over the years several awards were established. Prior to 1967 the selection of award recipients was the sole responsibility of the Executive Board. In 1967 an Honors Committee was established to oversee the selection of individuals to receive these honors.
 

Fellow Nomination Form    Award Nomination Form

 

Awards

Please note that the Honors Committee meets each year at the SEM Annual Conference (generally held the first week in June) to determine award recipients for the following year. The committee will consider all Nominations received by April 15 of that year. A nomination received is kept for active consideration for three years.

G. A. Brewer
An outstanding practicing experimentalist.

G. L. Cloud Scholarship
Recognizing a unique individual and his/her aspirations to pursue a graduate degree in experimental mechanics and to create new knowledge that leads to sustainable improvements in the human condition.

J. W. Dally Young Investigator
To recognize a young professional (within 10 years of Ph.D.) who has made significant contributions in education and has demonstrated an excellence in research in the field of experimental mechanics.

D. J. DeMichele
Exemplary service and support of promoting the Science and educational aspects of modal analysis technology.

D. J. DeMichele Scholarship
Given to a student presenting a paper at IMAC to help with travel expenses.

A. J. Durelli
Introduction of an innovative approach or method early in career.

M. M. Frocht
Outstanding achievement as an educator in the field of experimental mechanics.

D. R. Harting
The Experimental Techniques Outstanding Paper Award.

M. Hetényi
Best research paper published in Experimental Mechanics.

Wolfgang Knauss Young Investigator Award
Special achievement award for young investigators.

B. J. Lazan
Outstanding original technical contributions to experimental mechanics.

W. M. Murray Lecture
The Society’s prestige lecture.

S. Nemat-Nasser
For distinguished, innovative and outstanding work that has realized the impact of experimental mechanics on other scientific and engineering fields through an integrated multidisciplinary research.

R. E. Peterson
Best paper published in the Journal of Dynamic Behavior of Materials.

SAGE Publishing Young Engineer Lecture
Recognizing a recognize a member of SEM in early to mid-career (generally 5 to 10 years after degree receipt) whose work demonstrates considerable potential in the field of Experimental Mechanics. (Awarded at IMAC)

Springer/Nature Publishing Young Investigator Lecture
Recognizing a recognize a member of SEM in early to mid-career (generally 5 to 10 years after degree receipt) whose work demonstrates considerable potential in the field of Experimental Mechanics. (Awarded at the Annual Conference)

F. G. Tatnall
For long and distinguished service to the society.

C. E. Taylor
Technical excellence in optical stress analysis and good citizenship within SEM.

P. S. Theocaris
Distinguished, innovative and outstanding work in experimental mechanics.

F. Zandman
Significant contributions to the development of measurements or applications utilizing photoelastic coatings or strain measurement techniques.

SEM Fellow
An individual who has distinguished himself/herself in some field in which the Society has interest, who has been a member of the Society for at least ten consecutive years and whose contributions to the Society and the technical community have justified this honor.

Honorary Member
An Honorary Member is an individual of widely recognized eminence in the field of experimental mechanics.

Michael Sutton International Student Paper Competition
Presentations are judged on the basis of technical content, organization of material, effectiveness of delivery, adherence to allotted presentation time and response to questions.

Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (Intel ISEF)
The SEM Educational Foundation participates in the Intel ISEF as one means to fulfill its mission to provide financial support for a variety of educational activities important to the development of the field of experimental mechanicsĀ. We hope that our participation will encourage students to continue their education in engineering and lead them to productive and exciting careers.

JSA Young Investigator Lecture
Recognizing a recognize a member of SEM in early to mid-career (generally 5 to 10 years after degree receipt) whose work demonstrates considerable potential in the field of Experimental Mechanics. This Award is obsolete. It has been replaced by two awards: Springer/Nature Young Investigator Lecture and SAGE Publishing Young Engineer Lecture.

 

50 Year Members Honored
The Society gratefully acknowledges the following individuals who joined SEM in 1970 and have been members of SEM for 50 consecutive years. Each will receive a special certificate commemorating their dedicated support of the Society.

 

  • Rathindra K. Bhatacharya
  • Wilmott G. Brown
  • Clarence Chambers
  • Kenneth McConnell
  • Reginald Robinson, Jr.
  • Robert F. Sullivan

 

25 Year Members Honored
The Society gratefully acknowledges the following individuals who joined SEM in 1995 and have been members of SEM for 25 consecutive years. Each will receive a special certificate commemorating their dedicated support of the Society.
 

  • Tim Foley
  • Motoharu Fujigaki
  • Cosme Furlong
  • Michel Grediac
  • Edward Johnson
  • Jian Lu
  • Charlie Pickrel
  • Michael Prime
  • Ralph Rietz
  • Daniel Rittel
  • Ares Rosakis
  • Satoru Yoneyama
Mission Statement
The Society for Experimental Mechanics is composed of international members from academia, government, and industry who are committed to interdisciplinary application, research and development, education, and active promotion of experimental methods to: (a) increase the knowledge of physical phenomena; (b) further the understanding of the behavior of materials, structures and systems; and (c) provide the necessary physical basis and verification for analytical and computational approaches to the development of engineering solutions.

Overview

The Society for Experimental Mechanics, originally called The Society for Experimental Stress Analysis, was founded in 1943 as a nonprofit scientific and educational organization with the original goal to "further the knowledge of stress and strain analysis and related technologies." In the years since its founding, SEM has continued to adapt itself to the needs of the members in the experimental mechanics community. The members of SEM encompass a unique group of experimentalists, development engineers, design engineers, test engineers and technicians, and research and development scientists from industry and educational institutions.

This international network of engineers and scientists is interested in the research and application of engineering measurements and test methods with the mission to promote and encourage the furtherance of knowledge pertaining to the education, research and application of experimental mechanics to the determination of materials and system behavior.

The Society ascribes to that mission and adds to it the commitment to the development, application and general use of experimental methods to (a) better understand the physical phenomena that impede technological progress; and (b) complement analytical and computational approaches to the search for engineering solutions.


History of SEM
SEM publishes a bimonthly journal, Experimental Techniques. Starting in the September/October 1997 issue there has been a series of articles documenting the History of SEM. The link below will bring you to the current list of articles available for viewing on line. The articles make fascinating reading for anyone interested in the history of SEM or, in fact, the history of science and engineering in the US. Click here for History of SEM.


 

The Society for Experimental Mechanics is composed of international members from academia, government, and industry who are committed to interdisciplinary application, research and development, education, and active promotion of experimental methods to: (a) increase the knowledge of physical phenomena; (b) further the understanding of the behavior of materials, structures and systems; and (c) provide the necessary physical basis and verification for analytical and computational approaches to the development of engineering solutions.

2019 Fellow Awards

In recognition of distinguished contributions to the field of experimental mechanics, and service to that field through the Society.


Ioannis Chasiotis 

Ioannis Chasiotis is Professor of Aerospace Engineering at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign. He received his Ph.D. and M.S. degrees in Aeronautics from the California Institute of Technology in 2002 and 1998, respectively, and his Diploma in Chemical Engineering in 1996. His research focuses on mechanics of materials at small length scales. He is the editor-in-chief of the journal Experimental Mechanics, a recipient of the NSF Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE), the Society of Engineering Science Young Investigator Medal, the ASME Thomas J.R. Hughes Young Investigator award, the Society for Experimental Mechanics A.J. Durelli award, etc.
 

Phillip Reu

Dr. Phillip L. Reu is a Distinguished Member of Technical Staff at Sandia National Laboratories. He has received an MS in biomedical engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and an MS and PhD in mechanical engineering from the University of Wisconsin – Madison (2002). Phillip specializes in developing novel full-field measurement techniques in previously un-measurable regimes often using digital image correlation (DIC) or coherent optical measurement techniques. He was awarded the Brewer award for outstanding experimentalist from SEM in 2016. Current research efforts in DIC are focused on uncertainty quantification. Phillip is the author of the “Art and Application of DIC” article series in the journal of Experimental Techniques, international instructor in DIC techniques for “Metrology beyond colors”, chair of the DIC Challenge, president of the international digital image correlation society (iDICs), author of more than 30 peer reviewed journal articles, and pater familias to 6 kids.

Dr. Phillip L. Reu earned a Master’s of Science in biomedical engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and a Master’s of Science and a PhD in mechanical engineering from the University of Wisconsin – Madison. Phil specializes in developing novel full-field measurement techniques in previously un-measurable regimes often using digital image correlation (DIC) or coherent optical measurement techniques. He has been instrumental in the popularization and wide-spread adoption of full-field and optical measurement techniques both at Sandia and globally. Phillip is the founding Vice President & current President of the International Digital Image Correlation Society (iDICs), and an international instructor in DIC techniques and best practices, training over 90 Sandians as well as researchers at LANL, AWE and the DoD. Phil’s leadership and technical contributions in developing and deploying these techniques, have been critical in proving that digital high-speed cameras can be used to make quantitative measurements with an understanding of the uncertainty, enabling their widespread use at the labs today.
 

Satoru Yoneyama 

Satoru Yoneyama is a Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Aoyama Gakuin University, Japan. He received his B.S. and M.S. degrees in Mechanical Engineering from Aoyama Gakuin University in 1995 and 1997 respectively and Ph.D. degree from Tokyo Institute of Technology in 2000. After several years of research assistant work, he joined the faculty of Osaka Prefecture University in 2004 and returned to Aoyama Gakuin University in 2007 where he has been ever since. He was a Visiting Associate Professor at the University of Florida from 2013 to 2014 and a Visiting Professor at the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency from 2015 to 2017. He received several awards from professional societies including the R.E. Peterson Award in 2002 and A.J. Durreli Award in 2014. He was an Executive Board Member of SEM from 2014 to 2016. He has served as an Associate Technical Editor of SEM's Journal of Experimental Mechanics.
 

Kristin Zimmerman

Kristin Zimmerman became a member of the Society for Experimental Mechanics (SEM) in 1988. She was the inaugural Student Paper Competition Winner under the guidance of Professor Gary Cloud at Michigan State University in 1990; Chair of the Education Committee from 1991-2007; Associate Editor of Experimental Techniques from 1996-today, and Senior Editor from 2000-2007; President from 2008-2009; Assistant Treasurer 2012-2013 and appointed Treasurer in 2014. She was awarded the Tatnall award in 2014.

Dr. Zimmerman’s professional career began with the General Motors (GM) Research and Development (R&D) Center in 1993 – 1997 where she created GM’s Academic Partnerships program of over 100 Research Laboratories across the globe. From 1997-99, Zimmerman worked in the areas of advanced engineering and design and in 1999/2000, she received a Fellowship to the National Academy of Engineering to work on STEM policy. From 2000-09, Zimmerman worked in energy and environmental policy including an assignment in Beijing, China (2008-09) managing GM China’s Automotive Energy Research Center (CAERC) at Tsinghua University. She continued her energy and environmental policy work on the Chevy Volt Team, 2006-12.

Dr. Zimmerman is currently consulting full time as the President of MedFor: Inc., a translational sciences consulting firm spanning forensic medicine and engineering mechanics - founded with her husband in 1999.

 

Dr. Zimmerman’s educational background includes: Physics, Mechanical Engineering, and Engineering Mechanics. She holds a Ph.D. in Engineering Mechanics from Michigan State University.

 

Fellows List

Members who have been selected for Fellow grade since its inception.

2019

Amost Gilat
Yu-Lung Lo
Tusit Weerasooriya
Alan Zehnder

2018

Charles (Chuck) Farrar
Michel Grédiac
Francesco Lanza di Scalea
Carlos Ventura

2017

Eric Brown
Jon Rogers
Daniel Inman

2016

Janice Dulieu-Barton
K. Jane Grande-Allen
Xiaodong Li
Hongbing Lu

2015

Hugh Bruck
Wendy C. Crone
Peter G. Ifju
Ghatu Subhash

2014

Archie A.T. Andonian
Weinong (Wayne) Chen
David J. Ewins
Wolfgang Osten

2013

K.T. Ramesh
John Lambros
David Brown
Fabrice Pierron

2012

E. O'Brien
N. Sottos
D. Rittel

2011

J.L.F. Freire
S. Nemat-Nasser
C. Pappalettere
H.V. Tippur

2010

R.J. Allemang
Y. Morimoto
J. Lu
G. Ravichandran

2009

I. Emri
H.D. Espinosa
A. Rosakis

2007

E.A. Patterson
S.C. "Max" Yen

2006

B. Han
K.P. Chong

2005

M. Tuttle
W.C. Wang

2004

S.K. Foss
E.E. Gdoutos

2003

C.T. Liu
M. Takashi
K.M. Liechti

2002

R. Chona
A. Lagarde

2001

G.L. Cloud
J.F. Doyle
R.J. Pryputniewicz

2000

K. Ravi-Chandar
J. McKelvie Y.J. Chao

1999

Michael M. Lemcoe
Michael A. Sutton
Thomas W. Corby, Jr.

1998

M. Ramulu
M.Y.Y. Hung
J.F. Kalthoff

1997

T. Kunio
S.P. Wnuk, Jr.
J.B. Ligon

1996

M. Nisida (1996-1999)
R. Prabhakaran

1995

I.M. Allison G.E. Maddux

1994

A. Shukla J.L. Turner

1993

J.A. Gilbert T.C. Huang

1992

W.N. Sharpe, Jr.
S.E. Swartz

1988

J.F. Bell (1988-1995)
K.A. Stetson
J. Der Hovanesianu

1987

N.J. Hoff (1987-1997)
M.L. Williams, Jr.
W.G. Knauss
C. Lipson (1987-1990)

1986

K.H. Laermann R.D. Mindlin (1986-1988) R. Mark J.T. Pindera

1985

C.P. Burger
K.G. McConnell
G.R. Irwin (1985-1998)
W.F. Ranson

1984

C.W. Bert
M.E. Fourney
H.F. Brinsona

1983

F.P. Chiang
W.L. Fourney
T.D. Dudderar
D.R. Harting (1983-1996)

1982

E.E. Day
R.E. Rowlands
E.I. Riegner
C.A. Sciammarella

1981

I.M. Daniel
V.J. Parks
J. Dorsey
C.E. Work

1980

P.H. Adams
L.J. Weymouth (1980-1983)
R.J. Sanford
W.C. Young

1979

J.W. Dalley
R.H. Homewood
L.S. Srinath
D.J. DeMichele (1979-2000)
S.S. Redner
P.S. Theocaris (1979-1999)

1978

J.W. Dally
A.E. Johnson
E.O. Stitz (1978-1997)
M. Holt (1978-1981)
D.E. Niles W.F. Swinson

1977

G. Ellis (1977-1997)
C.C. Perry
W. Ramberg (1977-1985)
B.E. Rossi (1977-1986)
J.C. Telinde
A.S. Kobayashi
D. Post
W.F. Riley (1977-2000)
C.W. Smith
D.K. Wright (1977-1991)

1976

F.C. Bailey
S.S. Manson
R.E. Peterson (1976-1982)
P.K. Stein
C.E. Taylor
W.T. Bean
F.J. McCormick (1976-2000)
C.R. Smith (1976-1983)
F.B. Stern (1976-1992)
F. Zandman

1975

D.C. Drucker
M. Hentényi (1975-1984)
J.H. Meier
F.G. Tatnall (1975-1981)
A.J. Durelli (1975-2000)
M.M. Leven (1975-1979)
W.M. Murray (1975-1990)
T.J. Dolan (1975-1996)

 
 

The Society for Experimental Mechanics is composed of international members from academia, government, and industry who are committed to interdisciplinary application, research and development, education, and active promotion of experimental methods to: (a) increase the knowledge of physical phenomena; (b) further the understanding of the behavior of materials, structures and systems; and (c) provide the necessary physical basis and verification for analytical and computational approaches to the development of engineering solutions.