Purdue Engineering celebrates the 5th anniversary of the prestigious Neil Armstrong Distinguished Visiting Professors Program, launched in 2019 during its 150th-anniversary year to honor Neil Armstrong's legacy of innovation and exploration.
Over the past five years, this program has brought highly accomplished and recognized scholars and practitioners to the college to catalyze collaborations with faculty and students. These visiting professors are preeminent in their fields, typically Fellows of the US National Academies of Science, Engineering, and Medicine, and collaborate with Purdue Engineering faculty on transformative research projects, new research directions, industry engagement, and initiatives that enhance diversity, inclusion, entrepreneurship, and educational efforts both on-campus and online. They advance interdisciplinary collaboration, engage with students and faculty, and foster global partnerships, driving groundbreaking research and advancing Purdue’s mission of innovation.
A Conversation with Dr. Ronald Latanision
Neil Armstrong Distinguished Visiting Professor (2023-2026)
Ronald Latanision, an emeritus professor at MIT, held key positions in materials science and engineering. He's a member of the National Academy of Engineering and a fellow of several prestigious institutions. Latanision's research focuses on materials processing and corrosion science. He has served as a science advisor to the U.S. government and was appointed to the U.S. Nuclear Waste Technical Review Board by two presidents. In this interview, he shares insights into his life and career as well as his journey as a researcher and mentor. Read more...
