Published on 13 Mar 2023

The prestigious 2023 ICF George Irwin Gold Medal is awarded to Distinguished University Professor Gao Huajian by the International Congress on Fracture (ICF)

Distinguished University Professor Gao Huajian receives the 2023 ICF George Irwin Gold Medal for his leadership and major contributions on the mechanics of engineering & biological materials. The award will be presented at the 15th International Conference on Fracture (ICF15), 11-16 June 2023, at Atlanta, Georgia, USA.

Congratulations! 

About the ICF George Irwin Gold Medal:

The ICF George Irwin Gold Medal was established in 2009 by the International Congress on Fracture in honour of American scientist George R. Irwin, who was a pioneer and founding father of fracture mechanics. Gao is the 5th recipient of the medal. Prior recipients include Paul C. Paris, James R. Rice and John W. Hutchinson

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