Nadim Hmeidat received the Young Professionals Emerging Leadership award from the Society for the Advancement of Material and Process Engineering, or SAMPE, at its Keynote and Awards Breakfast early this summer in Long Beach, California.

“I’m incredibly humbled by this recognition, and I’m thrilled to be considered for this prestigious award for my work in additive manufacturing and multifunctional materials,” said Hmeidat. “Being a part of the SAMPE community has been an enriching experience, and I’m grateful for the opportunities it has provided me to grow both personally and professionally.”

SAMPE president Sarah Cox added her praise to Hmeidat’s early-career accomplishments.

“Nadim has set a high standard for innovation and creativity in advancing material and process engineering,” said Cox. “This award recognizes the skill, dedication and professionalism of the future leaders in this industry.”

Originally from Palestine, Hmeidat came to the United States in 2014 and earned his master’s and doctoral degrees from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. After working as a post-doctoral researcher at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, he accepted an offer to work at ORNL in October 2023. He has coauthored over 20 scientific papers, including a book chapter, and has several pending ORNL patent disclosures.

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