The John Rinehart Award was established to recognize outstanding effort and creative work in the science and technology of dynamic processes in materials and related applications. This encompasses the processes by which materials are welded, formed, compacted, and synthesized, as well as dynamic deformation, fracture, and extreme shock loading effects.
The award is named after a true pioneer who witnessed and actively contributed to the field for more than forty years. Initially, this award was given every five years, at the occasion of the EXPLOMET conferences. The selection of the first two awards, announced in August 1990, was made by a committee composed of the EXPLOMET chairmen and Dr. J. S. Rinehart. In subsequent years, the awardees chaired the committee for future awards, thereby establishing a permanent committee. For the selection of the award candidates, special attention has been paid to the balancing fundamental science and technological implementation.
Since 2009, DYMAT is the Custodian of the Award. Every three years, a special jury, composed of the members of the DYMAT International Advisory Committee and members of the DYMAT Governing Board, vote and select two winners.
For more information and the full list of recipients, please follow the link to DYMAT's award webpage.