Randall German, Brush Professor in Materials, has been named a distinguished alumnus by Ohio State’s College of Engineering.

The Ohio State Distinguished Alumni Award was established in 1954 and recognizes graduates’ achievements in engineering or architecture through inventions, research, or leadership.

German received his master’s in metallurgical engineering from Ohio State in 1971. He will receive his award in September.

A member of the Penn State faculty since 1991, German serves as the director of the Center for Innovative Sintered Products.

He received his bachelor’s in materials science from San Jose State University and his doctorate in materials science from the University of California, Davis. He has also received distinguished alumni awards from both institutions.

Source: PSU College of Engineering