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A N T H O N Y G . E VA N S 1942–2009 Elected in 1997 "For contributions in the development and understanding of structural materials." BY ROBERT M
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in Gaithersburg, Maryland, where he worked on glass fracture. His outcomes had an enormous impact on the structural ceramics community; for example, his proof test for assessing the reliability of glass and ceramics was widely used in the US space program.
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Under his leadership the foundations were laid for the rapid development of the department, which experienced a spectacular rise to prominence to become one of the leading materials science and engineering departments in the world. The early directions he set -- a focus on collaborative interdisciplinary research, interaction with industry, and open-mindedness about the disciplines and topics that can be important in materials research -- remain today.
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72 MEMORIAL TRIBUTES sought industrial and government input and criticism of the approach, direction, and outcomes of these research programs, efforts that further ensured their effectiveness and influence. It was entertaining and stimulating to watch Tony summarize and defend these programs and pronounce on their future directions in front of a critical but good-natured audience at the end of the famous weeklong annual UCSB study groups.
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A N T H O N Y G . E VA N S 73 development of modern advanced materials in the years when Tony had great influence in DSRC and at DARPA.
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74 MEMORIAL TRIBUTES He enjoyed going to the theatre and the museums whether at home or abroad and was an avid fan of Welsh Rugby and of Chelsea Football Club. His friends all knew of his love for good food and especially great wines!
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