Dr. Raj Shah, Director at Koehler Instrument Company, was awarded the ASTM Award of Merit – which is the highest society award granted to an individual member – at the ASTM Annual meeting in June.
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With more than 30,000 of the world’s top technical experts representing 140 countries, ASTM practices support industries and governments worldwide. Being awarded the ASTM Award of Merit is a rare honour and it accompanied by the title ASTM Fellow. Dr. Shah, was overwhelmed and humble to receive this recognition from his peers. He reminisced on his 30 year journey, talking about his first ASTM meeting as a rookie and the path that has led to him now being presented with this award 60 meetings later, and offered words of appreciation to his colleagues, mentors company and family who have all helped and supported him these last 3 decades.
