The Melvin Mooney Distinguished Technology Award goes to Prof. Dr. Anke Blume (Faculty ET) of the University of Twente. She received this price as the first female researcher during an award ceremony in Cleveland / Ohio. The award goes to an individual who exhibits "exceptional technical competency by making significant and repeated contributions to rubber science and technology”. Her research is focused on developing safer and more sustainable tires.
The Melvin Mooney Distinguished Technology Award was established in 1983, named after the developer of the Mooney Viscometer and other testing equipment. It is handed over once a year.