2017 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.

Dennis Keiser Jr.

Dennis Keiser Jr.

PhD MSE '92
Metallurgical Engineer, Idaho National Laboratory

In recognition of his work in materials reliability and nonproliferation within the nuclear materials field, particularly in the area of materials for nuclear fuels

Janet (Degener) Lumpp

Janet (Degener) Lumpp

B.S. MSE '88
M.S. '89
Professor; Associate Chair; Director of Undergraduate Studies, Electrical Engineering, University of Kentucky

In recognition of her work in the areas of thin film growth and surface modification methods for microelectronics, and her efforts in outreach and education through her activity with the Kentucky Space Grant Program.


Dustin Ruh

Dustin Ruh

B.S. MSE '03
Commercial Director, Arconic

In recognition of his leadership in the high-performance aluminum alloy industry and for his service to the School of Materials Engineering