2023 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.

Savithri Abey

Savithri Abey

B.S. MSE '99
Owner, Prosthodontics Of Central Indiana

In recognition of her contributions in the field of dentistry and dental materials research

Inna Elsner

Inna Elsner

M.S. MetE '92
Ph.D. MSE '95
Global Talent Development Program Manager, Seagate Technology

In recognition of her technical achievements in materials testing for packaging and her leadership in training and enabling a more diverse workforce in the consumer products and tech industry


Brian Gerardot

Brian Gerardot

B.S. MSE '92
Professor, Royal Academy of Engineering Chair in Emerging Technology, Heriot-Watt University

In recognition of his contributions in photonic physics, engineering photonics, and quantum sciences

Aaron Scroggin

Aaron Scroggin

B.S. MSE '98
M.S. MSE '99
Director, Corporate Quality Network and Advanced Quality Systems Manager, Intel Corp

In recognition of his long-term commitment to materials reliability and quality assurance in area of semiconductors