Outstanding Achievement Award, Martin Marietta Corporate R&D
1984
· “For innovations in surface science through the development of surface
behavior diagrams, a unique approach to characterizing the interaction of surfaces with their environments useful in fields
as divergent as semiconductor physics and corrosion science”
Distinguished Young Scientist Award, Maryland Academy of Sciences,
1986
· “For outstanding contributions in surface science by development
of surface behavior diagrams, an aid to improvements in adhesive bonding, corrosion science and semiconductor physics”
Governor's Citation, State of Maryland, 1987
· “In appreciation of your outstanding services to the citizens of
this state”
Citizen Citation, City of Baltimore, 1987
· “In recognition of your innovations in surface science by development
of surface behavior diagrams, an aid to improvements in adhesive bonding, corrosion science and semiconductor physics”
Robert L. Patrick Fellow, The Adhesion Society, 1996
· “For outstanding research on surfaces and interfaces and service
to The Adhesion Society”
Fellow of the Society, American Vacuum Society, 1996
· “For his significant contributions to understanding the formation
and degradation of interfaces related to adhesion, corrosion, and electronic devices using surface analysis and other methods”
William Blum Award, The
Electrochemical Society, 1998
· “For his outstanding research on the composition and surface properties
of oxide films in regard to passivation, localized corrosion and adhesive processes”
Fellow, ASM International, 2002
· “For outstanding contributions to the understanding of formation
and degradation of surfaces and interfaces related to adhesion and corrosion”
Fellow, The Electrochemical Society, 2004
· “For his outstanding research on the composition and surface properties
of interfaces in regard to passivation, localized corrosion, and adhesive processes, and for his technical contributions to
The Electrochemical Society”