2020 AIAA PROPULSION AND ENERGY FORUM

Congratulations to AIAA Awardees!

  • 1.  Congratulations to AIAA Awardees!

    Posted 24 Aug, 2020 19:24

    AIAA is proud to be announcing the winners of 6 Technical and Service Awards at the 2020 Propulsion & Energy Forum.

    Please join us in congratulating this exceptional group of AIAA members! Don't miss the official presentation on Tuesday (8/25) at 0900 AM during the opening remarks. Find more information about AIAA Honors & Awards HERE.

     

    AIAA Sustained Service Award

    Jeffrey W. Hamstra, Lockheed Martin Aeronautics

    For outstanding and exemplary leadership of the Propulsion and Energy Group and long-standing support of technical activities within the Institute.

     

    AIAA Aerospace Power Systems Award

    Charles W. Bennett, Lockheed Martin Space Systems

    For sustained excellence in the design and deployment of energy storage systems for unique space environments and applications.

     

    AIAA Air Breathing Propulsion Award

    Heinz Pitsch, RWTH Aachen University

    For seminal contributions to the fundamental understanding, theory, and computational modeling of turbulent combustion.

     

    AIAA Energy Systems Award

    Alan Williams, University of Leeds

    For pioneering contributions to energy systems for enhanced efficiency and reduced pollution using experiments and modeling, and for education and services to industry and government.

    AIAA Propellants & Combustion Award 

    Meredith B. Colket III, United Technologies Research Center (retired)

    For pioneering contributions in the development of endothermic fuels leading to demonstration of the X-51 and coordinating technology programs supporting certification of alternative jet fuels.

     

    AIAA Wyld Propulsion Award

    Alec D. Gallimore, University of Michigan

    For his groundbreaking achievements and leadership in technology and workforce development that has contributed significantly to increased utilization of spacecraft electric propulsion systems.

     

     



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    Patricia Carr
    Senior Manager, Honors and Awards Programs
    American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics
    Reston VA
    patriciac@aiaa.org
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