David L. McDowell, Carter N. Paden Jr. Distinguished Chair in Metals Processing and Regents' Professor with appointments in MSE and ME, has been named the recipient of two prestigious awards: the 2023 International Congress on Fracture (ICF) Paul C. Paris Gold Medal and the 2023 American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) Worcester Reed Warner Medal. Both awards recognize outstanding achievements and contributions to the field of engineering.
“I am humbled and honored to receive both awards,” said McDowell. “I am also grateful for the contributions of my numerous grad students, postdocs, and collaborators over the years.”