Manufacturing For All

Manufacturing is comprised of individuals from diverse backgrounds. Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month is a time dedicated to recognizing the positive contributions this community has on society.

In honor of the Asian American and Pacific Islanders Heritage Month, We observe the critical role of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders involved in STEM careers supporting the manufacturing sector. Take a look at the SME members, programs and industry initiatives that are supporting this community and their dedication to manufacturing.

2021 Award of Merit Honorees

SME’s Award of Merit recognizes exceptional accomplishments from among its membership. Hwa-Soo Lee, PhD, LSME, CMfgE, and Matthew Clegg are exceptional engineers committed to improving manufacturing. SME President, Michael D. Packer explains both honorees are, “impressive leaders in the profession, in their communities and are worthy of this special recognition.” Learn more about these exceptional manufacturing professionals.

The 20 Most Influential Professors in Smart Manufacturing

SME Media spotlights the 20 most influential professors in smart manufacturing. This list includes amazing educators leading top manufacturing and engineering programs in universities across the country.

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Outstanding Young Manufacturing Engineers

These SME members are helping shape the future of manufacturing. The 2021 Ronald P. Harrelson Outstanding Young Manufacturing Engineers Award is intended to recognize the exceptional contributions and accomplishments of young manufacturers. Tsz-Ho Kwok, Chao Ma, and Vincent Wang are just a few of the young standouts representing the Asian American community who won this award in a class full of exceptional award-winning engineers.

Tsz-Ho Kwok, PhD

Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanical
Industrial and Aerospace Engineering
Concordia University, Montreal

Chao Ma, PhD

Assistant Professor
Department of Engineering Technology and Industrial Distribution Department of Mechanical Engineering (Courtesy)
Department of Materials Science and Engineering (Courtesy) Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering (Courtesy)
Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas

Xi “Vincent” Wang, PhD

Associate Professor
IIP Department of Production Engineering
KTH Sweden, Stockholm

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NAMRI | SME Board of Directors

These individuals help make policy for the institution that represents manufacturing research leadership in industry, government and academia in North America and the world. Past NAMRI presidents include Hitomi Yamaguchi Greenslet and Albert J. Shih. As we move into 2021, There are a handful of Asian American manufacturing professionals that are helping lead SME. The combination of these individuals along with the remaining board members will help advance manufacturing and position SME as an industry leader.

SME President-Elect

Dianne Chong, PhD, FSME, NAE
The Boeing Co. (retired)
SME Member Since 1997

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NAMRI President

Lihui Wang, PhD, FSME, PE
Professor and Chair of Sustainable Manufacturing
KTH Royal Institute of Technology Stockholm
SME Member Since 1999

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Scientific Committee Chair-Elect

Robert X. Gao, PhD, FSME
Professor and Department Chair, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland
SME Member Since 2005

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What are SME Members Saying about Manufacturing?

NAMRC 49: Where Smart Manufacturing and Digitalization Meet

Lihui Wang, PhD, FSME, PE
2020-21 President, NAMRI | SME
SME Member Since 1999

Bridging the Gap Between Research and Industry

Albert Shih, PhD, FSME
2019-20 President, NAMRI | SME
SME Member Since 2002

How One Research Conference Still Inspires Me

Hitomi Yamaguchi Greenslet, Dr. Eng., FSME
2018-19 President, NAMRI | SME
SME Member Since 1997

A Real Challenge Leads to New Science

Paul Cheng
FuseRing.com
SME Member Since 2020

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2021 Award of Merit Honorees

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