Dr. James Hubbard Jr. is the 2022 recipient of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) Adaptive Structures and Materials Systems Award.
The recognition highlights a lifetime of achievement and sustained impact of significant contributions to the sciences and technologies associated with adaptive structures or materials systems, according to the ASME.
Hubbard said the award further validates his research's positive impact and value on the engineering field over the last 40 years. He views this award as further motivation to use his skills in engineering to improve the world through his work.
Hubbard has made valuable contributions across a broad spectrum of engineering thus far in his career. He particularly takes pride in having mentored young engineers and faculty across the country, built patented new technology for practical applications and started several commercial ventures based on adaptive structures technology.
"I have really enjoyed my journey in this field and am very grateful to all those who have encouraged and believed in me," said Hubbard, who serves as Oscar S. Wyatt, Jr. '45 Chair I Professor in the J. Mike Walker '66 Department of Mechanical Engineering. "I have tried hard to give back to my field and have been rewarded beyond my hopes. I am grateful."
He is a member of the National Academy of Engineering and a fellow of several organizations, including the ASME, the National Academy of Inventors, the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, and the International Society for Optics and Photonics.