24.10.2026
Award
The International Institute of Welding (IIW) is delighted to congratulate Dr Stephan Egerland, IIW President, on receiving the 2026 Distinguished Advanced Manufacturing Alumni Award from Cranfield University. Dr. Egerland, who completed an M. Sc. in Welding Engineering in 2010 and a PhD in Manufacturing in 2019 at Cranfield University, has been recognised for his outstanding contribution to the advancement of welding engineering and advanced manufacturing.
Throughout his career, he has combined technical expertise, research and industrial application, contributing to the development of welding technologies and supporting innovation across different industrial sectors. His work has also demonstrated a strong commitment to international cooperation, knowledge exchange and the professional development of future generations of engineers. His long-standing contribution to the International Institute of Welding and his election as IIW President reflect his commitment to international scientific and technical collaboration and to strengthening the role of welding technologies in meeting the evolving needs of industry.
Stephan Egerland is recognised for his outstanding contribution to the advancement of welding engineering as a globally critical industrial discipline, combining sustained technical innovation with international leadership to shape both industry practice and the direction of advanced manufacturing. At the forefront of research and development, Stephan has consistently translated complex engineering challenges into high-impact, real-world solutions that have advanced the precision, efficiency, and reliability of arc welding processes. His work underpins critical applications across sectors including heavy engineering and energy infrastructure, demonstrating how deep technical expertise can deliver measurable improvements at scale. His ability to bridge scientific rigour with industrial application has established him as a leading authority in the field. His influence extends to the highest levels of global scientific leadership. Through his long-standing contribution to the International Institute of Welding, Stephan has played a central role in shaping international research priorities and standards. His unanimous election as President reflects the exceptional regard in which he is held by the global engineering community and recognises his leadership in aligning scientific advancement with the evolving needs of industry.
A committed advocate for knowledge exchange and professional development, Stephan has made a significant contribution to the global research community as an editor, reviewer, and mentor, supporting the next generation of engineers and strengthening international collaboration across the discipline. Stephan Egerland is awarded the 2026 Distinguished Advanced Manufacturing Alumni Award for his exceptional leadership and global impact in advancing welding engineering, exemplifying Cranfield’s highest standards of engineering excellence and international influence.
(Source: International Institute of Welding)
Schlagworte
Advanced ManufacturingDVS GroupGerman Welding SocietyIIWInternational Insitute of WeldingMaterial ScienceScienceWeldingWelding Engineering
