Donald O. Thompson Research Recognition for Innovation Award

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The Donald O. Thompson Research Recognition for Innovation Award honors highly distinguished individual breakthroughs in research within the field of nondestructive evaluation (NDE) and nondestructive testing (NDT) made within the past five years. By recognizing exceptional contributions, the award aims to inspire continued innovation and excellence in the field.

Eligibility

Nominees must have contributed to a breakthrough in NDE/NDT research made within five years of the date of nomination, such as when a patent was issued, a publication was released, or recognition was granted.

Selection

The Awards and Honors Council evaluates all nominations.  

Nomination

Nominations must consist of:

  • A letter detailing the breakthrough and contributions of the nominee

  • Curriculum Vitae

  • 2 letters of support

Self-nominations will not be accepted.

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Recipients

2024 Recipients

2023

  • Piervincenzo Rizzo, PhD

2021

  • Joseph Case, PhD

2020

  • Neil Goldfine

2018

  • Sergey A. Vinogradov

2017

  • Ed Generazio

2016

  • Gary Georgeson

2015

  • Mohammad Tayeb Ghasr

2014

  • Steven Shepard

2012

  • Andriy M. Chertov

2010

  • Jaswinder Sandhu

2006

  • Joseph L. Rose

2005

  • Shant Kenderian

2004

  • Ed Henneke

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