{"id":183403,"date":"2025-03-07T02:38:59","date_gmt":"2025-03-06T16:38:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/?p=826687"},"modified":"2025-03-07T02:38:59","modified_gmt":"2025-03-06T16:38:59","slug":"2024-associate-administrator-awards-honorees","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vibewire.com.au\/?p=183403","title":{"rendered":"2024 Associate Administrator Awards Honorees"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The ARMD 2024 Associate Administrator Awards were presented to NASA employees, contractors, and students or interns who distinguished themselves, either individually or as part of a group, through their overall approach to their work and through results they achieved during the award year.<\/p>\n

LEGEND: ARMD NASA CENTERS <\/strong>
ARC = Ames Research Center
AFRC = Armstrong Flight Research Center
GRC = Glenn Research Center
HQ = Headquarters
LaRC = Langley Research Center<\/p>\n

Technology and Innovation<\/h2>\n

Honoree (Individual)<\/strong>
Kenneth R. Lyons, ARC<\/strong>
Kenneth R. Lyons made significant contributions this past year that were successfully applied in advancing NASA\u2019s state-of-the-art unsteady Pressure Sensitive Paint (uPSP) experimental measurement in NASA\u2019s wind tunnels. Lyons was key to the development of innovative data processing capabilities such as custom software drivers necessary to transfer the high-speed uPSP data from NASA\u2019s wind tunnels to its High-End Computer facility \u2013 as well as other data management and methodologies overall. The uPSP development team\u2019s principal investigator referred to his work on replacing older legacy systems as a \u201cmasterpiece.\u201d<\/p>\n

Honoree (Group)<\/strong>
NASA GRX-810 Licensing Team<\/strong><\/strong>
NASA\u2019s GRX-810 Licensing Team demonstrated exemplary performance by developing a technologically significant new material, meeting community demands for rapid evaluation, and enabling broad industry availability through timely commercialization. The team\u2019s efforts led to successful licensing to multiple parties, pioneering a novel approach for NASA by using co-exclusive licenses, and the negotiation of four co-exclusive licenses with commercial partners. This license structure will increase competition within the marketplace and provide incentive for each company to fast-track product development.
Team Lead: Dr. Timothy M. Smith, GRC<\/em><\/strong>
View Group Honorees<\/a><\/p>\n

Honorable Mention<\/strong>
Shishir Pandya, ARC<\/strong>
Shishir Pandya\u2019s exemplary actions as the formulation and technical lead for the Propulsion\/Airframe Integration (PAI) emerging technical challenge were instrumental in creating an actionable project plan that will examine complex aerodynamic interactions between sustainable propulsor technologies \u2013 such as open rotor concepts envisioned in programs like General Electric\u2019s Revolutionary Innovation for Sustainable Engines (RISE). Pandya was instrumental in classifying the current PAI analysis capabilities at NASA, and scoping NASA\u2019s, GE\u2019s, and Boeing\u2019s roles and responsibilities for open fan integration studies, both computational and experimental.<\/p>\n

Honorable Mention (Group)<\/strong>
Electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing (eVTOL) Propulsion Team<\/strong>
The Revolutionary Vertical Lift and Technology project’s Electric Propulsion Team achieved major accomplishments \u2013 successfully completing a technical challenge to improve propulsion system component reliability by demonstrating significant improvements in 100-kilowatt electric motors. Through an integrated interdisciplinary approach including external partner collaborations, the team produced six major technological capabilities towards further development of NASA\u2019s Advanced Air Mobility mission.
Team Lead: Mark Valco, GRC<\/em><\/strong>
View Honorable Mention Group Honorees<\/a><\/p>\n

Honorable Mention (Group)<\/strong>
Self-Aligned Focusing Schlieren Team<\/strong>
The Self-Aligned Focusing Schlieren Team developed a highly innovative and impactful Schlieren system that revolutionizes high-speed flow visualization in aeronautics research by enabling the use of a highly efficient, non-intrusive optical measurement technique in physically constrained environments. This new approach drastically improves efficiency in accurately capturing and analyzing complex, high-speed airflows around advanced aerospace vehicles in a non-intrusive manner \u2013 providing precise visualization without requiring the cumbersome alignment procedures of traditional Schlieren systems.
Team Lead: Brett Bathel, LaRC<\/em><\/strong>
View Honorable Mention Group Honorees<\/a><\/p>\n

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Leadership and Management Excellence<\/h2>\n

Honoree<\/strong>
Anthony Nerone, GRC<\/strong>
Anthony Nerone demonstrated strong leadership in formulating and leading the implementation of the Hybrid Thermally Efficient Core project. He has successfully set up a framework to establish a high-performing project team that has been an example for other Aeronautics projects. Nerone\u2019s strong project management has led industry to accelerate the development of advanced engine technologies which have started to see infusion into products \u2013 continuing United States leadership in sustainable aviation.<\/p>\n

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Program and Mission Support<\/h2>\n

Honoree<\/strong>
Diana Fitzgerald, LaRC (Booz Allen Hamilton)<\/strong>
Diana Fitzgerald has demonstrated innovation, responsiveness, and impact in her contributions to the Transformational Tools and Technologies (TTT) project. Her creative and comprehensive approach to enhancing TTT\u2019s communication processes has significantly improved the efficiency and effectiveness of the project\u2019s operations, enabling ARMD to advance critical strategic capabilities and partnerships. Her dedication has garnered widespread recognition from colleagues and leadership and has had a substantial and measurable impact.<\/p>\n

Honoree (Group)<\/strong>
Airspace Operations Safety Program (AOSP) Resource Analyst Group<\/strong>
The AOSP Resource Analyst Group worked tirelessly to skillfully review and analyze the NASA Aeronautics budget \u2013 preparing programs and projects for planning, budget, and execution inputs. Their extraordinary performance in numerous AOSP activities building, tracking, and executing milestones resulted in a smooth and transparent execution of the program\u2019s annual budget. The group has gone beyond the call of duty and their hard work and dedication is reflected in their discipline and commitment to NASA through critical, time-sensitive attention to detail and solution-focused problem solving.
Team Leads: Michele Dodson, HQ and Jeffrey Farlin, HQ<\/strong>
View Group Honorees<\/a><\/p>\n

Honorable Mention (Individual)<\/strong>
Shannon Eichorn, GRC<\/strong>
Shannon Eichorn developed and authored a compelling, creative vision for the future of aeronautics research and of NASA\u2019s working environment. She envisioned and described a future in which NASA\u2019s aeronautics research goals, future technologies, workforce, and capabilities are in synergy to maximize research quality and impact. Eichorn presented this vision to numerous leaders and groups at NASA, and the excitement in the room at each presentation led to engaging follow-on discussions and several workstream groups requested Eichorn to present to their full group. Her efforts inspire not only ARMD, but the entire agency.<\/p>\n

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High Potentials<\/h2>\n

Honoree<\/strong>
Matthew Webster, LaRC<\/strong><\/strong>
Matthew Webster has had significant impact and contributions to meeting goals in the Convergent Aeronautics Solutions and Transformational Tools and Technologies projects. In his short time at NASA, he has rapidly demonstrated exceptional ability to adapt and apply technical expertise across multiple NASA projects to advance towards project technical goals. Webster has shown his leadership ability, providing exceptional skills at creating a healthy team environment enabling the group to successfully meet project goals.<\/p>\n

Honorable Mention<\/strong>
Dahlia Pham, ARC<\/strong>
Dhalia Pham\u2019s contributions as a system analyst, researcher, and teammate in support of NASA\u2019s efforts in electrified aircraft propulsion have shown an ability to creatively solve problems, analyze impacts, present results with strong communication skills, and collaborate with and mentor others. Her technical acumen and leadership ability raise the bar, making her an established leader amongst her peers.<\/p>\n

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Strategic Partnerships<\/h2>\n

Honoree<\/strong>
Salvatore Buccellato, LaRC<\/strong>
Salvatore Buccellato identified collaborative opportunities in hypersonics research that were mutually beneficial to NASA, the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), and other non-NASA entities through his program management experience and knowledge of NASA people and capabilities. Buccellato was able to leverage NASA and non-NASA expertise and capabilities, along with DARPA funding, to further mature and advance hypersonic technologies via ground and flight tests with the goal of enabling operational flight systems. His exemplary work helped to significantly advanced hypersonic technologies and its workforce, and are expected to lead to further partnered activities for NASA.<\/p>\n

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Pushing the Envelope<\/h2>\n

Honoree (Group)<\/strong>
Advanced Power Electronics Team, GRC<\/strong>
The Advanced Power Electronics Team of the Advanced Air Transport Technology project completed an ambitious design of a prototype flight-packaged, altitude-capable electric motor drive for aviation. Their work pushed past the state of the art in flight motor drives in several areas including power density, efficiency, and power quality \u2013 and is a steppingstone towards megawatt-level, cryogenically cooled motor drives. The electric motor design underwent many successful tests and exercises, and the team\u2019s subsequent publications and expertise help the electrified aircraft industry push past several barriers.\u00a0
Team Leads: Matthew G. Granger, GRC<\/strong><\/span>
View Group Honorees<\/a><\/p>\n

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2024 AA Award Honorees PDF<\/a><\/p>\n

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