Diran Apelian¹; ¹Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Much will be presented and discussed at this Honorary Symposium on the special occasion of Professor Lavernia’s 60th birthyear. Many presentations will be made on powder processing, nanostructured materials, cryogenic processing of materials, spray deposition, and additive manufacturing of functional materials. A person’s contributions and accomplishments are influenced by many factors, including colleagues, and the opportunities that arise. However, none influences more a person’s work than their character and their persona. Context of Enrique Lavernia’s early years that established a work ethic and a drive for impactful work will be presented and set the stage for the presentations that follow.