Karl O. Werwath Applied Research Award
Award Overview
Applied research represents the use of scientific study and technical knowledge to solve the complex challenges facing society today. Types of applied research include:
- Contribution to applied, engineering and scientific research and scholarship
- Publications resulting from research
- Patentable concepts
Karl O. Werwath, an innovator in engineering education and the application of technology, believed that teaching effectiveness was enhanced through applied research and consulting. He believed that MSOE should make an effort to contribute to advance technical knowledge for the benefit of business and industry for the good of the community and the nation. This award was initiated to recognize the vision of Karl O. Werwath and the contribution of MSOE faculty and staff who have fostered the advancement of applied scientific knowledge or promoted research at MSOE (including major collaboration).
2024 Karl O. Werwath Award Winner
Dr. Brian Slaboch - Associate Professor, Mechanical Engineering Department
Prior Award Recipients
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2023 Jan Fertig, HSC 2022 RJ Nowling, EECS 2021 Nazieh Masoud and Serdar Ozturk, P&C 2020 Faisal Shaikh, Physics & Chemistry 2019 Michael Carriere, HSC 2018 Cory Prust, EECS 2017 Jung Lee, Physics & Chemistry 2016 Wujie Zhang, Physics & Chemistry 2015 Ann Batiza, ATC and Jane Paige, Nursing 2014 Douglas Cook, Applied Research 2013 Jay Urbain, EECS 2012 Bass Abushakra, CAECM 2011 Chris Damm, ME and Paul Michael, FPI 2010 Bob Rizza, ME 2009 Larry Fennigkoh, EECS 2008 Sheku Kamara, RPC 2007 Robert Strangeway, EECS 2006 Subha Kumpaty, ME |
2005 Richard Mett, Physics & Chemistry 2004 Edward Chandler, EECS 2003 Glenn Wrate, EECS 2002 Michael McGeen, AE & BC 2001 Tim Herman, Applied Research 2000 Douglas Stahl, AE & BC 1999 Carol Diggelman, Physics & Chemistry 1998 Vito Gervasi, Applied Research 1997 Thomas J. Labus, ME 1996 James A. Mallmann, Physics & Chemistry 1995 Matthew Panhans, ME 1994 Deborah Jackman, ME 1993 Daniel Brandt, ME 1992 Steven E. Reyer, EECS 1991 John S. Slater, ME 1990 Rathindra Das Gupta, ME 1989 Thomas S. Wanke, FPI |