2019 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.

Voramon Dheeradhada

Voramon Dheeradhada

M.S. MSE '02
PhD MSE '05
Materials Engineer, GE Global Research Latham

In recognition of her significant contributions in the development of high temperature and structural materials for aerospace and power generation, and additive manufacturing

Alison Park

Alison Park

B.S. MSE '99
Integrated Program Manager, Aerojet Rocketdyne

In recognition of her technical expertise and leadership in advancing materials in challenging aerospace applications using additive manufacturing, materials processing, and project management


Aaron Pedigo

Aaron Pedigo

B.S. MSE '06
PhD '11
Materials Engineer, Failure and Materials Analysis Branch, Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division

In recognition of his significant contributions in soldering and interconnect technologies, wire bonded encapsulated microcircuits, and materials analysis of electronic materials