2002 JSTP International Prize for
Research & Development in Precision Forging
Awarded by Japan Society for Technology of Plasticity with a Fund Donated by Nichidai Corp.
on the Occasion of the International Conference on Technology of Plasticity
Purpose:
The "JSTP International Prize for R&D in Precision Forging" is established to promote research and development in precision forging and other net shape forming methods. The purpose of the Prize is to recognize distinguished researchers who have contributed to the world wide advancement of precision forming technology with high quality research work.
Technical Areas:
Candidates for the Prize will be selected from researchers who are working in technologies related to precision forging and other precision forming methods, including but not limited to: theory of forming, forming machines, die and tools, lubrication and coating technology, forming materials, simulation of forming processes and Computer Aided Engineering.
Policy:
(1) Candidates must have carried out a clearly original work such as development of a new forming method, new theory, etc. that have had a significant impact on precision forming technology. The results of this contribution must be published and recognized internationally.
(2)The nationality of the candidates is not a criterion of selection.
(3)Research institutions, companies and groups cannot be candidates of Prize because this Prize aims at valuing distinguished persons with great creativity, but they can nominate candidates.
Award:
One or two winners will be selected from among the nominated candidates. About six million yen in total including gold medals and plaques are awarded to the winners on the occasion of the 7h International Conference on Technology of Plasticity (ICTP) to be held in Yokohama, Japan in October 2002.
Obligation of Winner:
The Prize winner should give a special lecture during the 7th ICTP.
Method of Selection:
1) JSTP will commission the Forging Research Committee of JSTP to appoint a chairman for the Selection Board from Japan, and three other board members from other countries: one from Asia, one from America and Oceania, and one from Europe and Africa. JSTP will also commission the International Exchange Committee of JSTP to select one board member from JSTP members. The names of board members will be disclosed after selection.
2) JSTP will commission the International Exchange Committee of JSTP to elect evaluators. The evaluators will monitor the process of selection and the associated documents and other materials.
Documents to be submitted:
1.Nomination Form 2.Reason for nomination (1 page) 3.A copy of each publication related with the achievement (maximum 5) 4.List of all publications 5.Curriculum vitae
June 1, 2002 (When the nomination form is received, notification will be made by fax.)
2)JSTP will commission the International Exchange Committee of JSTP to elect evaluators. The evaluators will monitor the pnocess of selection and the associated documents and other materials.They will report their obsenrvations and their recommendations on selecting process to JSTP, Nichidai Co. and the Forging Research Committee.
International Seminar on Precision Forging:
A two day "International Seminar on Precision Forging", related to the Award, will be held in Japan. At this seminar, the members of the Selection Board and other invited speakers will give lectures. Before and/or after the seminar, visits will be arranged to Nichidai Corp. other forming companies and/or research institutions. About 30 young researchers under 35 years old (about1/3 from Japan,1/3 from Asia and 1/3 from odher areas) will be selected by JSTP and invited to attend the seminar by providing travel grants. The budget allocated for covering these travel expenses will be five million yen.
Mailing address:
Mr.T.Goto, Manager Japan Society for Technology of Plastcity
Y¥S¥K Bldg. 4F, 1-3-11 Shibadaimon, Minato-ku, Tokyo, 105-0012 Japan
Tel +81-3-3435-8301
Fax +81-3-5733-3730
jstp@jstp.or.jp
Announcement of Result:
The result will be announced around the end of July. It will be sent to all the nominators and the Prize winners by fax.
Note:
The first winners of this Prize were Prof. H. Kudo (Japan) and Prof. T. Altan (USA).
The second winners of this Prize were Prof. K. Lange (Germany) and Dr. H.L.D.Pugh (UK).
Seminar on Precision forging:
In association with this Prize, a "Seminar on Precision forging" will be held in Japan in May or June, 2003 by the same way as the first/second Seminar.
Further information will be announced around the 7th ICTP.