Society Awards and Honors
2009 Fellowships
Gary Yang Selected Fellow of ASM International
Gary Yang was elected a 2009 ASM International Fellow. This honor recognizes members of the nearly 100-year-old professional society for their distinguished work in materials research and engineering. Yang was chosen for his contributions in developing materials for energy conversion and storage, and his work on understanding metallic interconnections with electrodes in solid oxide fuel cells.
At PNNL for the Transformational Materials Science Initiative, Yang and his team are developing nanostructured electrodes and electrolytes as well as synthesizing novel structures. These materials could fix the Achilles' heel of wind and solar energy: their intermittent nature. Using new materials and designs, Yang and his team are working on batteries that will move wind and solar from alternative to mainstream power sources.
In research circles, Yang is known for his focused approach to research and his easy-going nature. "Gary doesn't take setbacks to heart," said his manager Darrell Herling. "He just rolls with the punches."
As to his focus, it is obvious in his outstanding publications record. He has written or co-written 140+ scientific papers and book chapters. He has organized or co-organized a dozen of seminars and conferences, and served as editor on numerous proceedings. He has also edited four special issues of journals. (announced 7/1/2009)