American Welding Society - AWS Fellows
 AWARDS PROGRAMS: FELLOWS & COUNSELORS

2007 AWS Class of Fellows

Last year, four individuals were named to the 2007 Class of Fellows.

Dr. Valdemar Malin — Is cited for his research and significant contributions in a wide variety of processes, materials, and applications. His research provided a process that is a staple for today’s aerospace industries.

Israel Stol— Is recognized for his research and publications providing important factors in the development and implementation of unique joining processes and solutions in the advancement of fusion and solid based joining technologies.

Dr. Paul T. Vianco — Is cited for his significant contributions to the advancement of the science and technology of lead-free soldering and science-based modeling of solder joint reliability.

Dr. Peng-Sheng Wei — Is recognized for advancing the industry’s application of electron, laser beam, and resistance welding through novel and original coupled mathematical analyses coupled with basic and verification experiments.

2007 AWS Class of Counselors

Last year seven individuals were named to the 2007 Class of Counselors.

Wayne J. Engeron – Is recognized for his contributions to the industry for more than 45 years which began as a development welder and progressed to a successful business entrepreneur serving the industry especially the brazing and soldering community.

A. Rex Fronduti – Is cited for his more than fifty years in steel fabrication, the training of technicians and welders, the building of railroad cars, the design of welding fixtures, and for his knowledge of the fabrication of bridges, which greatly contributes to the safety of the traveling public.

Jeffrey W. Post – Is recognized as a leader in the development of welding requirements for tubular structures that are now industry standards, for his significant contributions to the offshore fabrication industry and for his extensive knowledge in the art and science of flame straightening.

Fritz Saenger, Jr. – Is cited for his strong leadership, technical contributions, and the willingness to share his expertise through educational activities. Through his R&D endeavors, he was a major force in the development and implementation of new technologies contributing significantly to the growth and health of the welding industry.

Harrison S. Sayre – (posthumous recognition) Is recognized for his sixty years of contributions to the industry having impacted the establishment and refinement of quality standards for welding materials processes. He pioneered the introduction of underwater welding in the U.S. Navy and contributed to the development of welding materials and process standards for nuclear submarines.

James J. Sekely – Is cited as the driving force for the development of standard welding procedure specifications and for his experience in heavy industrial construction specializing in welding and quality assurance.

Robert K. Wiswesser – Is recognized for his contributions to the welding industry in training and certification, and increasing the knowledge, effectiveness, efficiency, and safety of fabrication projects around the world.

Nominating Information

For information on nominating individuals for AWS Fellow or AWS Counselor Awards, contact:

Wendy Sue Reeve
Award Programs and Administrative Support
wreeve@aws.org
550 NW LeJeune Rd.
Miami, FL 33126,
(800) 443-9353 ext. 293
or (305) 443-9353 ext. 293 (outside the U.S.)

To View Past AWS Fellows and Counselors, please click the links below:

Past AWS Class of Fellows

Past AWS Class of Counselors