Award Overview

Applied research represents the use of scientific study and technical knowledge to solve the complex challenges facing society today. Types of applied research include:

  • Contribution to applied, engineering and scientific research and scholarship
  • Publications resulting from research
  • Patentable concepts

Karl O. Werwath, an innovator in engineering education and the application of technology, believed that teaching effectiveness was enhanced through applied research and consulting. He believed that MSOE should make an effort to contribute to advance technical knowledge for the benefit of business and industry for the good of the community and the nation. This award was initiated to recognize the vision of Karl O. Werwath and the contribution of MSOE faculty and staff who have fostered the advancement of applied scientific knowledge or promoted research at MSOE (including major collaboration).

2023 Karl O. Werwath Award Winner

Dr. Jan Fertig - Associate Professor in Humanities, Social Science, and Communication Department

Prior Award Recipients

2022    RJ Nowling, EECS

2021    Nazieh Masoud and Serdar Ozturk, P&C

2020    Faisal Shaikh, Physics & Chemistry

2019    Michael Carriere, HSC

2018    Cory Prust, EECS

2017    Jung Lee, Physics & Chemistry

2016    Wujie Zhang, Physics & Chemistry

2015    Ann Batiza, ATC and Jane Paige, Nursing

2014    Douglas Cook, Applied Research

2013    Jay Urbain, EECS

2012    Bass Abushakra, CAECM

2011    Chris Damm, ME and Paul Michael, FPI

2010    Bob Rizza, ME

2009    Larry Fennigkoh, EECS

2008    Sheku Kamara, RPC

2007    Robert Strangeway, EECS

2006    Subha Kumpaty, ME

2005    Richard Mett, Physics & Chemistry

2004    Edward Chandler, EECS

2003    Glenn Wrate, EECS

2002    Michael McGeen, AE & BC

2001    Tim Herman, Applied Research

2000    Douglas Stahl, AE & BC

1999    Carol Diggelman, Physics & Chemistry

1998    Vito Gervasi, Applied Research

1997    Thomas J. Labus, ME

1996    James A. Mallmann, Physics & Chemistry

1995    Matthew Panhans, ME

1994    Deborah Jackman, ME

1993    Daniel Brandt, ME

1992    Steven E. Reyer, EECS

1991    John S. Slater, ME

1990    Rathindra Das Gupta, ME

1989    Thomas S. Wanke, FPI