2019 Student Achievement Day
The University of Delaware’s Center for Composite Materials Annual Student Achievement Day Awards were be presented
on May 3, 2019 at 11:00 am in conference room 106.
R. L. McCullough Scholars Award
The R.L. McCullough Scholars Award recognizes original contributions to the literature on composite materials. The tribute, consisting of a monetary award, is bestowed on a graduate student author of a paper accepted for publication in a refereed journal. Selection of the recipient for this award is based on the impact of the paper.
Recipient: Sagar M. Doshi, Ph.D.M.E.
Advisor: Professor Erik T. Thostenson
Progress Award
The Progress Award recognizes research contributions of students to the research goals of the Composites Center. The tribute, consisting of a monetary award, is bestowed on a graduate student who has shown remarkable progress in their research. Selection of the recipient of this award is based on the quality of presentations and publications.
Recipient: Tousif Ahmed, Ph.D.M.E.
Advisor: Professor Zubaer Hossain
Recipient: Zachary J. Larimore, Ph.D.E.C.E
Advisor: Professor Mark S. Mirotznik
Achievement Award
The Achievement Award recognizes outstanding personal growth demonstrated by a Center-affiliated graduate student. The tribute, which consists of a monetary award, is bestowed on a graduate student who has demonstrated superior achievement in their research.
Recipient: Paul E. Parsons II, Ph.D.M.S.E.
Advisor: Professor Mark S. Mirotznik
Outstanding Senior Award
The Outstanding Senior Award recognizes the contributions of students participating in the Undergraduate Research Program of the Composites Center. The tribute, consisting of a monetary award, is bestowed on an outstanding senior for cumulative contributions (service as well as research) to Center activities.
Recipient: Michael J. Malloy, B.C.H.E
Advisor: Dr. Joseph M. Deitzel
Recipient: Colleen M. Murray, B.M.E.
Advisor: Professor Erik T. Thostenson
Undergraduate Research Award
The Undergraduate Research Award is bestowed on students who have demonstrated initiative, motivation and research aptitude while conducting independent research as recommended by their research advisor. Students are expected to enroll in UNIV401 and UNIV402 and write a senior thesis or conduct one semester of research and write a report.
Recipient: Chaitanya M. Daksha, B.C.H.E.
Advisors: Professor John W. Gillespie, Jr. and Dr. Sanjib Chowdhury
Visiting Researcher Award
The Visiting Researcher Award recognizes research contributions of Visiting Scholars or Researchers who have conducted research at the Center for at least six months. The tribute, consisting of a monetary award, is bestowed on a Visiting Scholar or Researcher who has made significant contributions to research goals of the Center. Selection of the recipient for this award is based on nomination highlighting significant contributions and impact to the research projects supported.
Recipient: Lukas Fuessel
Advisor: Dr. Shridhar Yarlagadda
Recipient: Verena Gargitter
Advisor: Dr. Dirk Heider
Recipient: Mert Hancioglu
Advisor: Professor Suresh G. Advani
CCM Scholarship Award
The CCM Scholarship Award recognizes research contributions of Postdoctoral Researchers or Research Professionals affiliated with CCM. The tribute, consisting of a monetary award, is bestowed on a researcher who has had an impact on the research community of composite materials. Selection of the recipient for this award is based on the publication of papers in high quality refereed journals.
Recipient: Pavel Simacek
Advisor: Professor Suresh G. Advani
Directors’ Award
The Directors’ Award recognizes outstanding contributions of individuals who have contributed significantly to the Center’s research and educational mission. The tribute, which consists of a monetary award, is bestowed on an employee or student who has demonstrated superior progress.
Recipient: Winona “Rennie” I. Burris
Recipient: Larry “LJ” Holmes
Recipient: Jason Etherington
Recipient: Clarissa M. Roth
