Melvin Mooney Distinguished Technology Award

The Melvin Mooney Distinguished Technology Award is a professional award conferred by the American Chemical Society, Rubber Division. Established in 1983, the award is named after Melvin Mooney, developer of the Mooney viscometer and of the Mooney-Rivlin hyperelastic law. The award consists of an engraved plaque and prize money. The medal honors individuals "who have exhibited exceptional technical competency by making significant and repeated contributions to rubber science and technology".[1]

Recipients

Source: Rubber Division, American Chemical Society

1980s

  • 1982 J. Roger Beatty
  • 1983 Aubert Y. Coran - Monsanto researcher responsible for invention of thermoplastic elastomer Geolast
  • 1984 Eli M. Dannenberg
  • 1985 William M. Hess
  • 1986 Albert M. Gessler
  • 1987 Avrom I. Medalia
  • 1988 John G. Sommer
  • 1989 Joginder Lal

1990s

  • 1990 Gerard Kraus
  • 1991 Charles Schollenberger
  • 1992 Robert W. Layer
  • 1993 John R. Dunn
  • 1994 Noboru Tokita
  • 1995 Edward N. Kresge - Exxon Chief Polymer Scientist who developed tailored molecular weight density EPDM elastomers
  • 1997 Russell A. Livigni - Gencorp scientist known for discovery and development of barium-based catalysts for the polymerization of butadiene and its copolymerization with styrene to give high trans rubbers with low vinyl content
  • 1998 Henry Hsieh
  • 1999 Avraam I. Isayev - University of Akron Professor of Polymer Science

2000s

2010s

  • 2010 William J. van Ooij - University of Cincinnati professor known for elucidating the mechanisms of brass-rubber adhesion in tires
  • 2011 P.S. Ravishankar
  • 2012 Robert Schuster (rubber scientist)
  • 2014 Shingo Futamura - Materials scientist noted for his concept of the Deformation Index
  • 2015 Alan H. Muhr - TARRC scientist noted for contributions to understanding the mechanics elastomer applications, including laminated rubber isolators, marine fenders, automotive mounts, and structural energy dissipation systems
  • 2016 Dane Parker
  • 2017 David J. Lohse
  • 2018 Joseph Padovan
  • 2019 Manfred Klüppel

See also

References

  1. "Science & Technology Award Descriptions & Sponsors". American Chemical Society. Retrieved 20 September 2016.
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