Larry W. Byrd, P.E., has worked as an engineer and an educator in the areas of heat transfer, thermal science and composites. He has been an analyst or consultant for a diverse range of projects, such as modeling of heat transfer in heat pipes, differential thermography, heat exchanger design for an airborne laser and preheater for pulse detonation engines, design of a world unique combined environment (thermal-acoustic) test facility, and modeling of cracking and fatigue in ceramic matrix composites. He led a basic research team exploring the multidisciplinary field of sonic fatigue failure of ceramic matrix composites in extreme environment. Ph.D. (1984), North Carolina State University.

The mechanical engineering career of R. Michael Hunt, P.E., spans both electric power generations (steam and hydro), and nuclear and automotive. He has designed innovative spillway gates, managed development and analysis projects for nuclear power plants and invented new automotive vehicles. Hunt, who is licensed in Pennsylvania and California, chairs the History and Heritage Committee of ASME International. Sc.D. (1968), University of South Wales.

Shuang Huo's career covers 35 years. He has worked on large steam turbines at Siemens. Compressor blading and boundary layer research at the von Karman Institute led to a Sc.D. at the University of Brussels, after which he worked for Westinghouse R&DE Center on turbomachinery blading and components. Then, he went to AiRsearch/Garret Engine Co. (now Honeywell Engine Co.) and was responsible for the design and development of the Quiet Clean General Aviation Turbofan Turbine for the TFE731. Finally, Huo went back to Westinghouse (presently Northrop Grumman) to design and develop the superquiet, efficient steam turbines for modern nuclear submarines. Sc.D. (1973), University of Brussels.

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