1997 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.

Steven Ferdon

Steven Ferdon


B.S. MSE '82
Met.E., Director of Engineering Technology, Fuel Systems Business, Cummins Inc
James Karl

James Karl


B.S. MSE '81
Met.E., Memory Products Solutions Manager, IBM Microelectronics

Tresa Pollock

Tresa Pollock


B.S. MSE '84
PhD '82

ALCOA Distinguished Professor, Materials Department, College of Engineering, University of California
V. G. Veeraraghaven

V. G. Veeraraghaven


M.S. MSE '73
PhD MSE '76

Met.E., Founder and Director, Kripya Group of Companies