André W. Marshall, Associate Professor in the Department of Fire Protection Engineering at the University of Maryland received the 2007 National Science Foundation (NSF) Presidential Early Career Award in Science and Engineering (PECASE). Dr. Marshall was honored at the White House on December 19, 2008, and was among only 20 researchers who received this prestigious award. Professor Marshall was recognized with this award for his research entitled "Exploring Jet Fragmentation and Atomization for Combustion and Fire Suppression Systems. In this research he uses advanced diagnostics and models to analyze and improve fire sprinkler discharge characteristics, seeking to develop better systems to save lives of fire victims and first responders. Fire was mentioned in 3 of the 20 awards -- egress / crowd movement, control for fire fighting robots, and fire suppression spray characteristics. NSF staff commented that this was unprecedented. "It is clear that fire is a truly multi-disciplinary application for fundamental research with high visibility, broad scope and obvious significance," said Professor Marshall.
Friday, February 6, 2009
SFPE Member André Marshall Earns NSF Early Career Award
The Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers, established in 1996, honors those beginning researchers deemed to be the most promising in the nation within their fields. Eight federal agencies and departments annually nominate scientists and engineers, at the start of their careers, whose work shows the greatest promise to benefit the nominating agency's mission.
