InTrans / Dec 12, 2024
Laflamme receives ASME and Institute of Physics recognition
Institute for Transportation (InTrans) Faculty Affiliate Simon Laflamme received the following recognition in 2024.
The Institute of Physics accepted Laflamme into its fellowship. Becoming a Fellow is the highest level of membership within the institute and given to distinguished physicists in recognition of their accomplishments. Laflamme earned the membership grade in part because of work with the Air Force Office of Scientific Research and its Research Laboratory.
The Institute of Physics also recognized Laflamme with a Centenary Award, which gave him the opportunity to publish an article in Measurement Science and Technology as part of its centennial celebration. A version of the journal has been published for 100 years as of 2023; Laflamme’s article, published in 2024, was entitled, “Perspectives on Structural Health Monitoring of Bridge Scour,” and offers a look at the past, present, and future of structural health monitoring solutions.
The ASME Journal of Nondestructive Evaluation, Diagnostics and Prognostics of Engineering Systems recognized a paper co-authored by Laflamme for its Best Paper Award in 2024. The purpose of the award is to promote high-quality research contributions in mechanical engineering through the recognition of papers that appear in an ASME journal. The winning paper, entitled “Real-Time Nondestructive Evaluation of Additive Manufacturing Using a Laser Vibrometer and Shock Tube,” was authored by Han Liu, Laflamme, Carter Morgan, Matthew Nelson, and Sarah A. Bentil, all students or staff at Iowa State.