DATE: October 17, 2007

CONTACT: Denis Brosnan, (864) 656-0603
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WRITER: Alex Hill, (864) 656-2061
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EXPERT: Denis Brosnan

Clemson professor recognized by American Ceramic Society

CLEMSON — Denis A. Brosnan, a professor of material science and engineering at Clemson University, received the John Jeppson Award and medal from American Ceramic Society (ACerS). The John Jeppson Award recognizes distinguished scientific, technical or engineering achievements in ceramics.

Denis Brosnan Brosnan is director of the National Brick Research Center, ACerS Fellow and member of the Structural Clay Products and Refractory Ceramics Division of ACerS.

Brosnan received degrees in ceramic engineering from Iowa State University and Clemson University. He holds 11 U.S. patents including one that dramatically changed the field of restorative dental materials. He is currently researching manufacturing and environmental concerns in clay bricks and restoration of historic masonry buildings.

“Dr. Brosnan deserves the award because of his lifelong contributions to the ceramic industry; particularly his leadership at the National Brick Research Center, which not only is internationally respected for its support of the industry but also because it sets the bar for industry/university relationships,” said John Ballato, director of Center for Optical Materials Science and Engineering Technologies.

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