Past David Turnbull Lecturers

2009
Edward J. Kramer
University of California,
Santa Barbara

2008
David N. Seidman
Northwestern University

"For research that has made major contributions to our understanding of point defects and the role they play in radiation damage and phase transformations; unique studies of interfacial segregation; and especially for the development and fruitful use of atom-probe spectrometry; for numerous seminal publications, and excellence in education/training students and colleagues in the laboratory, classroom and conferences."

2007
Ramamoorthy Ramesh
University of California, Berkeley

"For his pioneering contributions to the materials science of complex oxide heterostructures and nanostructures, including multiferroics, ferroelectrics,and magnetoresistive oxides; and for his enthusiasm and leadership in conveying the excitement of this field to a broad audience.

2006
Austen Angell
Arizona State University

" For pioneering contributions to the fundamental understanding of the formation, dynamics, and properties of glasses, and particularly his development of fragility as an essential tool for characterizing glass forming materials, coupled with a comprehensive understanding of the field effectively communicated through lectures and publications."

2005
Eugene E. Haller 
University of California/Berkeley

"For pioneering achievements and leadership in establishing the field of Isotopically Engineered Semiconductors, for outstanding contributions to materials growth, doping and diffusion, and for excellence in lecturing, writing, and fostering international collaborations."

2004
Frank Bates
University of Minnesota

"For pioneering contributions to the fundamental understanding of structure and properties of complex polymeric materials, particularly block copolymers and polymeric vesicles, coupled with outstanding lecturing, writing, teaching, and educational leadership ."

2003
Ellen D. Williams
University of Maryland/MRSEC

"For groundbreaking research on the atomic-scale science of surfaces and for
leadership, writing, teaching, and outreach that conveys her deep
understanding of and enthusiasm for materials research."

2002
Professor Robert W. Cahn
Cambridge University

"For service to the materials science community through writing, editing, mentoring, and fostering of international understanding, as well as for outstanding contributions to the development of physical metallurgy through research on recovery and recrystallization, rapid solidification, and intermetallic compounds."

2001
James R. Chelikowsky
University of Minnesota

"For his contributions to the fundamental understanding of electrical, optical, mechanical, surface and interface properties of bulk and nanostructured semiconductors, ceramics, and metals through ab initio calculations; and for excellence in teaching, lecturing, and writing."

2000
Anthony G. Evans
Princeton University

"For outstanding contributions and leadership in bringing fundamental
insights in mechanical behavior to materials engineering through research, teaching, mentoring, writing, and lecturing."

1999
Joseph E. Greene
University of Illinois

"For contributions to the use of non-thermal methods in the growth of thin films and the engineering of their phase, composition, and microstructure; and for excellence in teaching and writing."

1998
H. Eugene Stanley
Boston University

"For his insights into the statistical aspects of materials phenomena including phase transitions, pattern formation, and disordered, granular, and soft materials, and for his outstanding lecturing and writing on these topics."

1997
Merton C. Flemings,
Massachusetts Institute of Technology

"For contributing to the foundations and technology of solidification processing and for educating a generation of materials engineers."

1996
Robert E. Newnham
Pennsylvania State University

"For pioneering the field of ceramic composites for electronic and optical applications, and in recognition of a distinguished career of guiding students, lecturing, and writing."

1995
Didier R. de Fontaine
University of California-Berkeley

"In recognition of fundamental contributions and insights in the fields of order/disorder phenomena in materials and computational techniques for phase diagrams."

1994
Arthur S. Nowick
Columbia University

"Has made profound contributions to the understanding of grain boundary motion, morphological stability, the structure of surfaces and interfaces, and flow and diffusion as stochastic phenomena."

1993
Morris Cohen
Massachusetts Institute of Technology

"For his contributions to the development of physical metallurgy, especially in the mechanism and kinetics of martensitic transformation, and for his leadership in establishing the broader discipline of materials science and engineering."

1992
Thomas R. Anthony
General Electric Company

"For outstanding contributions to the understanding of diffusion, thermomigration, and the synthesis of diamond."