On the occasion of ICEM16 – 16th International Conference on Experimental Mechanics, which took place at the University of Cambridge (United Kingdom) from July 7 to 11, 2014, the European Association for Experimental Mechanics (EuraSEM) awarded one of its most distinguished prizes, the Award of Excellence, to the current President and founding member of APAET, Professor Joaquim Silva Gomes, for his participation in the creation of EuraSEM and his contribution to the development and dissemination of Experimental Mechanics over the last 28 years.
APAET naturally welcomes the award of this important distinction to its Chairman of the Board and congratulates the recipient on yet another example of excellence in our community, wishing him all the best and every personal and professional success.
