Dr. Markus B. Heinimann - ASTM 2013 International Award of Merit

Congratulations of AAE alumnus Dr. Markus B. Heinimann, (BSAAE '92, MSAAE '94, PhD '97) who has been selected by the Board of Directors of ASTM International to receive the 2013 International Award of Merit and its accompanying title of Fellow of ASTM International.

ASTM International, formerly known as the American Society for Testing and Materials, is a globally recognized leader in the development and delivery of international voluntary consensus standards. Today, some 12,000 ASTM standards are used around the world to improve product quality, enhance safety, facilitate market access and trade, and build consumer confidence.

Dr. Heinimann is a 2008 recipient of the School of Aeronautics and Astronautics Outstanding Aerospace Engineer Award and currently serves on the school’s Industrial Advisory Council. He is very highly regarded by his fellow experts in the fatigue and fracture testing world. His contributions over nearly two decades have been considerable, of consistently high quality, and with significant impact. His extensive knowledge and commitment to excellence in standards development have had a major impact in his field and have made ASTM International a technical leader in today's global business world.

The Award of Merit was established in 1949 by the Board of Directors and is the highest award granted by the Society to an individual member for distinguished service and outstanding participation in ASTM International committee activities. This distinction represents the highest individual recognition that the Society bestows on any of its 35,000 + members from 150 countries. The award will be presented during the ASTM semi-annual standards development meeting in Jacksonville, FL on November 12, 2013.