[Image above] Past ACerS president Rajendra K. Bordia (2023–2024) presents the 2024 Class of Fellows with plaques at MS&T24 in Pittsburgh, Pa. Credit: ACerS
WESTERVILLE, OH — The American Ceramic Society (ACerS) will elevate 12 members to Fellow Status this year. The Fellow designation recognizes ACerS members who have distinguished themselves through outstanding contributions to the ceramic arts or sciences, broad and productive scholarship in ceramic science and technology, conspicuous achievement in ceramic industry, or by outstanding service to the Society.
“The 2025 class of Fellows of the American Ceramic Society comprises a distinguished group of 12 international volunteers and leaders in science and technology. Their exceptional contributions have advanced ceramic science in university and industry while strengthening the mission of our Society. It is a true honor for me to congratulate this year’s Fellows for their remarkable achievements and dedication,” says Monica Ferraris, ACerS president.
The awards will be presented at the Society’s Annual Honor and Awards banquet, Sept. 29, 2025, during ACerS Annual Meeting at the Materials Science and Technology Conference, September 28–October 1 in Columbus, Ohio.
The 2025 Class of Fellows:
- Amjad Almansour, NASA Glenn Research Center
- Yajie Chen, Rogers Corporation
- Armin Feldhoff, Leibniz Universität Hannover
- Yumi Ikuhara, Japan Fine Ceramics Center
- Mihails Kusnezoff, Fraunhofer Gesellschaft e.V.
- Gregory Morscher, University of Akron
- T. Ramesh, Johns Hopkins University
- Wolfgang Rheinheimer, University of Stuttgart
- Denise Silva, Oak Ridge National Laboratory
- Gurpreet Singh, Kansas State University
- Federico Smeacetto, Politecnico di Torino
- Wilfred V. Srubar, III, University of Colorado
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About ACerS
Founded in 1898, The American Ceramic Society is the leading professional membership organization for ceramic and materials scientists, engineers, researchers, manufacturers, plant personnel, educators, and students. The Society serves more than 10,000 members from more than 70 countries. ceramics.org
