The Achenbach Medal has been created to recognize an individual (within 10 years of PhD) who has made an outstanding contribution to the advancement of the field of Structural Health Monitoring. It is an international award and nominations from all over the world are encouraged.
A selection committee consisting of internationally renowned experts in the field of Structural Health Monitoring was formed at the IWSHM 2009. The chairperson of the committee is Professor Tribikram Kundu from University of Arizona, who unfortunately cannot attend the EWSHM. The medal will therefore be awarded by Professor Fu-Kuo Chang from Standford University will present the medal.
The organising committee of the EWSHM is pleased that many students have submitted abstracts this year. These papers will be evaluated by a committee of experts from academia, industry and the research community and nominated for the Student Best Paper Award at the EWSHM.