Frank Kreith Energy Award
The Frank Kreith Energy Award was established in 2005 to honor an individual for significant contributions to a secure energy future with particular emphasis on innovations in conservation and/or renewable energy. Contributions may be through research, education, practice or significant service to society that will lead to a sustainable energy future.
The Award was established by the Solar Energy and Advanced Energy Systems Divisions to honor Dr. Frank Kreith's contributions to the field of heat transfer and solar energy.
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| Form of Award: | $2,000, bronze medal, certificate, and a $750 travel allowance |
| Limitation(s): | None |
| Administrative Responsibility: | Solar Energy Division |
| Nomination Deadline: | December 1 |
| E-mail: | persaudl@asme.org |
| Awarded By: | Committee on Honors (COH) |
Frank Kreith Energy Awardees
| 2006 | Roland Winston | 2021 | Robert Pitz-Paal |
| 2007 | D. Yogi Goswami | 2022 | Ranga Pitchumani |
| 2008 | Ari Rabl | 2024 | S.A. Sherif |
| 2009 | Robert H. Socolow | ||
| 2010 | Byard D. Wood | ||
| 2011 | Ann Marie Sastry | ||
| 2012 | Jane H. Davidson | ||
| 2013 | James E. Smith | ||
| 2015 | Michael Webber | ||
| 2016 | Aldo Steinfeld | ||
| 2017 | Gershon Grossman | ||
| 2018 | William M. Worek | ||
| 2019 | Gang Chen | ||
| 2020 | Petros Sofronis |