Hukam Mongia, PhD, ASME member, Edison Award Recipient
Scott Donnelly, senior vice president of GE Global Research, has announced the recipients of the 2003 GE Edison Award. The newly established annual award recognizes the vital role GE researchers and engineers play in shaping the technological innovations that have been the hallmark of GE for more than a century. The nine award recipients, selected by the leadership teams from their respective businesses, will receive a $25,000 grant to fund research at a university of their choice. They will be recognized at a reception with GE CEO Jeff Immelt at the GE Engineering Leaders Council meeting in April.
"The Edison Award winners truly represent our finest technical talent," said Dr. Donnelly. "Their outstanding technical contributions, combined with their commitment to innovation and ability to make an impact on the vitality of their business, are a fitting tribute to the legacy of Thomas Edison."
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Hukam Mongia, GE Aircraft Engines: Hukam is a technical
standout for his conception, design, and development of the Twin Annular
Pre-Swirl (TAPS) combustion system, which reduces emission levels in excess of
60% below the current standard. Versions of the TAPS combustor are being
developed for commercial and military engines and it has the potential to make
GE a world leader in providing environmentally friendly aircraft engines. This
technology will no doubt have long-term significance with regard to both the
benefit to the environment and the competitive advantage it brings to GE
Aircraft Engines.