AIAA To Present Awards at International Energy Conversion Engineering Conference

June 6, 2007 – Reston, Va. – The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) is proud to announce that the following awards will be presented at the 5th International Energy Conversion Engineering Conference at the Hilton St. Louis at the Ballpark in St. Louis, Missouri, June 25-27.

James Haines, former Power Systems Section Head for ESA-ESTEC located in Noordwijk, The Netherlands, will receive the AIAA 2007 Aerospace Power Systems Award.  The award is presented for a significant contribution in the broad field of aerospace power systems, specifically as related to the application of engineering sciences and systems engineering to the production, storage, distribution and processing of aerospace power. Haines is being recognized for sustained outstanding contributions toward the advancement of the state of the art in spacecraft electrical power systems on European and international space programs and leadership as a mentor for many young engineers.

Mark Lewis, Chief Scientist for the U.S. Air Force, Washington, D.C., will receive the AIAA 2007 Energy Systems Award.  The award is presented for significant contribution in the broad field of energy systems, specifically as related to the application of engineering sciences and systems engineering to the production, storage, distribution and conservation of energy. Lewis is being recognized for outstanding contributions as a teacher, researcher and advisor in advancing fundamental understanding of propulsion and fuels research that increased energy conservation and global awareness.

Each honoree will receive an engraved medal, a certificate of citation, and a rosette pin on Tuesday, June 26, at the awards luncheon held in conjunction with the 5th International Energy Conversion Engineering Conference in St. Louis, Missouri.

For more information about the AIAA Honors and Awards program, please contact Carol Stewart at carols@aiaa.org or at 703/264-7623.

AIAA advances the state of aerospace science, engineering, and technological leadership. Headquartered in suburban Washington, D.C., the Institute serves over 35,000 members in 65 regional sections and 79 countries. AIAA membership is drawn from all levels of industry, academia, private research organizations, and government. For more information, visit www.aiaa.org.