1996 Outstanding Materials Engineer Award Class

The title of Outstanding Materials Engineer is conferred by the faculty of the Purdue University School of Materials Engineering, in recognition of excellence in some aspect of the field of Materials Science and Engineering or an affiliated profession as exemplified by leadership and accomplishments.

William Durako

William Durako


B.S. MSE '81
Met.E., Retired Materials/Metallurgical Engineer
Kenneth Sandhage

Kenneth Sandhage


B.S. MSE '81
Reilly Professor, School of Materials Engineering, Purdue University

D. H.R. Sarma

D. H.R. Sarma


M.S. MSE '76
PhD '82

Senior Patent Agent and Licensing Manager, Purdue University
Linda Sarros

Linda Sarros


B.S. MSE '77
Met.E., Technical Service Representative, ArcelorMittal