
Olga A. Girina (AIST)
Benjamin F. Fairless Award for Distinguished Achievement in Iron and Metallurgy* in
2025
2025
For her significant contributions to the design and application of new steel grades for the automotive industry, from interstitial-free grades to third-generation advanced high-strength steels. Girina’s research leadership has led to successful commercial applications and dramatic improvements in automotive lightweighting and vehicle safety. Thanks to her important work, steel remains the material of choice for safer, more efficient vehicles.