2018 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.
Kevin Lohner
B.S. MSE '97
Principal Propulsion Engineer, SpaceX
In recognition of his significant contributions and more than twenty years of experience in design, development, and test of materials and propulsion components and systems
Bill Jarosinski
B.S. MSE '90
M.S. '95
Director, Materials, Praxair Surface Technologies
In recognition of his significant contributions with tungsten carbide and chromium carbide materials for improved wear resistance; alloy development for bond coat materials for gas turbine components, and his support and leadership within the Indianapolis Chapter of ASM International.
Jessica Van Dalen
B.S. MSE '07
Patent Attorney (Partner), Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP
In recognition of her significant contributions in applying her engineering knowledge to the field of intellectual property and patent law as well as for her strong commitment to community service and helping local entrepreneurs through the IP landscape