Athanasia “Nassia” Tzelepi, laboratory fellow in Graphite Technology at UK National Nuclear Laboratory, Cumbria, Great Britain, was recently named the recipient of the 2016 ASTM International President’s Leadership Award. 

The President’s Leadership Award recognizes individuals early in their ASTM career who have significantly advanced the Society’s mission through extraordinary accomplishment, example and vision. It is presented annually to two deserving ASTM members.

A member of ASTM since 2011, Tzelepi has been an innovative force behind standard development and has personally broadened the reach of the Society. In 2014, she received the Award of Appreciation from Committee D02 on Petroleum Products, Liquid Fuels, and Lubricants for her active membership and significant contributions within the industry.

Specializing in energy research, Tzelepi holds a master’s degree in laser and molecular physics from the University of Crete, a master’s degree in energy systems and the environment from the University of Strathclude, and an MBA in business management from the Hellenic Open University.

Outside of ASTM, she is a member of the Institute of Physics, Engineering Council, and the British Carbon Group.

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