TIMOTHY C. LIEUWEN
Ph.D., P.E.
ASME MEDAL
The ASME medal was established in 1920 and is awarded for eminently distinguished engineering achievement.
Tim Lieuwen, Ph.D., P.E., executive vice president for research at the Georgia Institute of Technology, is honored for distinguished leadership and contributions to science, technology, workforce development, and policy in mechanical engineering with regional, national, and international impact on energy and propulsion systems.
In his current role at Georgia Tech, Dr. Lieuwen oversees a portfolio of research, economic development, and sponsored activities valued at over $1.4 billion. In addition, he leads the Georgia Tech Research Institute, the Enterprise Innovation Institute, nine interdisciplinary research institutes, and several related research administrative support units. Prior to the vice presidency, Dr. Lieuwen served in various leadership positions, including the executive directorship of the Strategic Energy Institute and as chair of the Daniel Guggenheim School of Aerospace Engineering at Georgia Tech.
With a significant and well-regarded research record in the areas of propulsion, combustion, sustainable transportation, and energy systems, Dr. Lieuwen is an author on over 400 papers and the editor or author of four books, including Unsteady Combustor Physics. He additionally serves on the boards of three major U.S. Department of Energy national laboratories: the Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, and National Renewable Energy Laboratory.
Dr. Lieuwen has received numerous honors and recognition for his work in clean energy systems and policy, national security, and regional economic development. Additionally, he has been awarded a regents’ professorship and been named the David S. Lewis, Jr. chair in aerospace engineering at Georgia Tech. He is a member of the National Academy of Engineering, Fellow of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, and Fellow of the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics.
Dr. Lieuwen completed his master’s and Ph.D. in mechanical engineering at Georgia Tech in 1997 and 1999, respectively.
TIMOTHY S. FISHER
Ph.D.
HONORARY MEMBER
Timothy S. Fisher, Ph.D., professor and John P. Schauerman and Claudia H. Schauerman endowed chair in engineering at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), is honored for pioneering efforts at the convergence between heat transfer and nanomaterials, ranging from material processing to thermal characterization and modeling, and for distinguished service to the profession through conference organization and technical committee leadership.
A pioneering expert in heat transfer and the current editor-in-chief of the ASME Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer, Dr. Fisher is also the leader of the Nano Transfer Research Group at UCLA. His and his group’s research has included studies of nanoscale heat transfer, electronics cooling, carbon nanomaterial synthesis, solar-thermal fuels and materials production, coupled electro-thermal effects in materials and devices, microfluidics, biosensing, thermal systems, and related computational methods ranging from atomistic to continuum scales. In these and related areas, he has authored more than 300 papers in peer-reviewed journals, contributed to hundreds of conference proceedings and presentations, and mentored dozens of doctoral advisees.
Dr. Fisher’s impressive record of service to the field includes contributions to the ASME heat transfer division, nanoengineering council, committee on heat transfer electronic systems, and as a representative to the International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition (IMECE). Additionally, he has received several prior honors, including the ASME Heat Transfer Memorial Award, the ASME McDonald Mentoring Award, the Avram Bar-Cohen Best Paper Award, and, from Purdue, the Ruth and Joel Spira Award. He is a Fellow of ASME and, in 2014, he was elected to the Purdue Innovator Hall of Fame.
Dr. Fisher joined UCLA in 2017, where, prior to his chairship, he held the James G. Dwyer endowed professorship. Previously, he held professorships at Purdue University and, earlier, Vanderbilt University. He completed his Ph.D. at Cornell University in 1998.
JOHN H. LIENHARD V
Ph.D., P.E.
HONORARY MEMBER
John H. Lienhard V, Ph.D., P.E., Abdul Latif Jameel Professor of Water and Mechanical Engineering at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, is honored for sustained contributions to thermodynamic and transport process engineering through modeling, experimentation, design, and patents; for a pioneering open-access textbook; and for leadership in sustainability research in academia.
A recognized expert in the field, Dr. Lienhard’s desalination research spans humidification-dehumidification, membrane distillation, nanofiltration, electrodialysis, forward and reverse osmosis, solvent extraction, and other technologies. He and his research group have applied a power-systems framework to almost every class of desalination technology, leading to several pioneering insights. His work in this area led him to co-found the water treatment company Gradiant Corp., which is currently valued at over $1 billion and employs over 1,200 people.
Prior to his desalination research, Dr. Lienhard made several advancements in the areas of cooling by liquid jet impingement and high-heat flux engineering. Across his areas of expertise, Dr. Lienhard has authored over 300 peer-reviewed papers and three textbooks. In 2001, he published what was then among the very first open-access textbooks in engineering. In addition, he is the founder for the Abdul Latif Jameel Water and Food Systems Lab, through which he funded more than 400 researchers tackling the challenges of a rising population on a rapidly changing planet.
Dr. Lienhard is the recipient of many prior awards and honors, including a lifetime achievement award from the International Desalination and Reuse Association, the Donald Q. Kern Award from the American Institute of Chemical Engineers, the Edward F. Obert Award and the Heat Transfer Memorial Award from ASME. He was elected Fellow of ASME in 2000 and Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science in 2018. He holds over 40 U.S. patents.
Prior to joining MIT, Dr. Lienhard completed his Ph.D. in engineering science and applied mechanics at the University of California, San Diego in 1988 and his master’s in engineering at the University of California, Los Angeles in 1984.
RAJ M. MANGLIK
Ph.D.
HONORARY MEMBER
Raj M. Manglik, Ph.D., professor of mechanical engineering and director of the Thermal-Fluid & Thermal Processing Laboratory at the University of Cincinnati, is honored for innovative contributions to mechanical engineering, including advances in both fundamental and applied industry-related research in energy and thermal-fluid sciences, and for impactful leadership in the professional society in building a diverse and inclusive community.
The late Dr. Manglik was a renowned expert in interfacial phenomena, boiling heat transfer, bubble dynamics and droplet-spray transport processes, thermal processing of polymeric materials and non-Newtonian flows, enhancement of heat transfer, compact and high-performance heat exchangers, and waste-heat recovery and energy systems. He published over 260 archival papers and technical reports and 15 books, monographs, and chapters, including the celebrated Principles of Heat Transfer and Plate Heat Exchangers: Design, Applications and Performance. Throughout his career, he also served impressive tenures as an associate editor of the ASME Journal of Heat Transfer and editor-in-chief of the Journal of Advanced Heat Transfer and served as both member and chair of the HTD Executive Committee.
A Fellow of ASME, Dr. Manglik was the recipient of several prior awards, including the very first CAREER Award from the National Science Foundation (1995), the ASME Melville Medal, the ASME HTD 75th Anniversary Medal, a Heat Transfer Memorial Award, the Potter Gold Medal, and the AIChE Donald Q. Kern Award, among others. Through his impressive research career, he garnered over $10 million in grants for various initiatives. A beloved mentor, Dr. Manglik supervised and advised dozens of master’s and Ph.D. candidates, as well as many junior faculty members throughout his career.
Dr. Manglik received his B.Tech. in mechanical engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology – Madras, his M.S. from Iowa State University, and his Ph.D. from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. He passed away in August 2025.
CHANDRAKANT D. PATEL
P.E.
HONORARY MEMBER
Chandrakant D. Patel, P.E., president of Chandrakant Patel Consulting and former senior vice president, chief engineer, and senior fellow at HP, Inc., is honored for unprecedented creativity, breadth, and permanent impact on engineering; for pioneering developments in the fields of energy-efficient data centers, thermal management of chips and systems, and additive manufacturing.
With more than 40 years of experience in Silicon Valley, Mr. Patel has a well-regarded record of advancements in hard disk drives, chips, high performance computing systems, storage, networking, additive manufacturing systems, and software platforms. He is a pioneer in energy-efficient data center solutions, having founded the Smart Data Center research program at HP, and is a recognized leader in AI, energy efficient computing, and sustainability.
Mr. Patel has a strong record of engineering instruction, having served as adjunct faculty in engineering at the University of California Berkeley Extension, San Jose State University, Santa Clara University and Chabot College for over two decades. He remains active in workforce development and private sector engagement through ASME.
Mr. Patel is the recipient of many prior honors, including the Richard Chu Award for excellence in thermal and thermo-mechanical management of electronics, the inaugural NextGen award for empowering the next generation of engineers to build a more equitable and sustainable future, and, for significant contributions to semiconductor thermal management, the 2017 THERMI Award. He is a Fellow of IEEE and ASME, a member of the National Academy of Engineering, and has been named to the Silicon Valley Engineering Hall of Fame. He holds 165 U.S. patents and has published more than 150 papers. He has been named a distinguished alum of both San Jose State University and the City College of San Francisco.
He completed his master’s in mechanical engineering at San Jose State University in 1988. Mr. Patel completed his associate of science in engineering at the City College of San Francisco, and his bachelor’s in mechanical engineering at the University of California, Berkeley.
KON-WELL WANG
Ph.D.
HONORARY MEMBER
Kon-Well Wang, Ph.D., A. Galip Ulsoy distinguished university professor of engineering and Stephen P. Timoshenko professor of mechanical engineering at the University of Michigan, is recognized for lifelong distinguished contribution and leadership that has transformed engineering research and education, established new fields, and elevated the profession.
Dr. Wang is a renowned researcher in the field of structural dynamics and controls. His work has led to pioneering advancements in multifunctional intelligent structures and materials, including the discovery of scholarly knowledge, novel methodologies, and impactful technologies that have greatly benefited engineering systems such as automotive drivetrains, rotorcraft airframes, and space reflectors. He has published over 400 technical articles and books and mentored nearly 100 researchers in these and similar areas.
A well-regarded champion of engineering education and research, Dr. Wang carries a significant record of leadership, having advanced the profession through ASME and elsewhere. He has served as chair of the ASME Department Heads Executive Committee, as editor-in-chief of ASME’s Journal of Vibration and Acoustics, as department chair of mechanical engineering at the University of Michigan, and as division director of engineering education and centers at the National Science Foundation. He is also the recipient of numerous prestigious honors and awards, including many from ASME, such as the Charles Russ Richards Award, the Rayleigh Lecture Award, the J. P. Den Hertog Award, and the Adaptive Structures and Material Systems Prize. He is a Fellow of ASME, the American Association for the Advancement of Science, the Institute of Physics, and the Royal Aeronautical Society.
Prior to joining the University of Michigan in 2008, Dr. Wang served as the William E. Diefenderfer chaired professor and co-founder and associate director of the Vertical Lift Research Center of Excellence at Penn State University. He received his Ph.D. and master’s degree in mechanical engineering from the University of California, Berkeley in 1985 and 1982, respectively.
B. N. KALYANI
HOLLEY MEDAL
Established in 1924, the Holley Medal is presented to an individual whose engineering accomplishments have contributed to the betterment of society.
B. N. Kalyani, chairman and managing director of Bharat Forge Limited, is recognized for substantial contributions to engineering, advanced manufacturing, environmentalism, and philanthropy, and for visionary and worldwide industry leadership.
With more than five decades of leadership, Mr. Kalyani has steered Bharat Forge’s transformation into a globally recognized leader in forging and precision engineering, catering to diverse industries such as automotive, aerospace, defense, energy, and infrastructure, and establishing it as a pioneer in advanced manufacturing. Beyond Bharat Forge, Mr. Kalyani has played a pivotal role in shaping India’s industrial and economic landscape. He is a member of the Prime Minister’s Science Technology & Innovation Advisory Council, co-chairs several high-profile international business forums, including the India-Sweden Business Roundtable, and is the founding president of the Society of Indian Defence Manufacturers.
For his efforts across industry and economic development, Mr. Kalyani has received many prior honors, including the Padma Bhushan, India’s third-highest civilian award, the Order of the Rising Sun from Japan, the Cross of the Order of Merit from Germany, Commander First Class of the Royal Order of Polar Star from Sweden, and the Knight in the Order of the Legion of Honour from France. Most recently, he was awarded the 2025 Arjan Vaswani Founders’ Leadership Award and named the 2025 Industry Science Leader by FAST India.
Mr. Kalyani completed his bachelor’s degree in engineering with honors at BITS Pilani in 1970 and his master’s at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 1972.
CALVIN MACKIE
Ph.D.
RALPH COATS ROE MEDAL
The Ralph Coats Roe medal was established in 1972 to recognize an outstanding contribution toward better public understanding and appreciation of the engineer’s worth in society.
Calvin Mackie, Ph.D., founder and CEO of STEM NOLA, founder and CEO of STEM Global Action, and CEO of Channel ZerO, is honored for educating young people about the wonders of engineering and opening opportunities for underrepresented populations to pursue higher technical education and rewarding STEM careers.
Through STEM NOLA and STEM Global Action, Dr. Mackie’s efforts reach tens of thousands of young students and adults each year, with a particularly notable impact on the 63% of STEM NOLA and STEM Global Action students who come from low-income households, and STEM NOLA alone has engaged more than 200,000 K-12 students since its inception in 2013. This impact has since led to expanded reach for STEM programming, inspiring offshoots in Michigan, Alabama, Georgia, Florida, South Carolina, and beyond. STEM NOLA is also the recent recipient of a $3 million award to expand its programming across Louisiana.
A sought-after speaker and educator, Dr. Mackie is a prior awardee of the 2019 Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Phoenix Award and the 2024 AARP Purpose Prize, which honors nonprofit founders over 50 who are using their expertise to make a lasting impact. He is also a recipient of the Presidential Award for Excellence in Science, Mathematics, and Engineering Mentoring and holds a patent for a device to retrofit luggage stow bins in Boeing aircraft. Additionally, he is the author of two books: his memoir, A View from the Roof: Lessons for Life and Business, and Grandma’s Hands: Cherished Moments of Faith and Wisdom.
Currently, Dr. Mackie serves his community through multiple advisory boards, including the Louisiana STEM Advisory Council and the boards of the University of Holy Cross and the Louisiana Children’s Museum. Prior to his work with STEM NOLA, Dr. Mackie held a tenured professorship at Tulane University, with noted expertise in the areas of heat transfer, fluid dynamics, energy efficiency, and renewable energy.
Dr. Mackie earned his Ph.D. in mechanical engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology in 1996.
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