John Hadjioannou, P.E., president and director of EPI Materials Testing Group (EPI MTG) (Spring, Texas, USA) will serve a three-year term on the ASTM International board of directors. 

EPI MTG is an engineering firm and laboratory that specializes in failure analysis, materials analysis, engineering consulting services, and chemical analysis for its clients worldwide. 

Hadjioannou joined the firm as an engineer in 2002, becoming director in 2006, and assuming his current role in 2011.

An ASTM International member since 2004, Hadjioannou serves as chair of the committee on wear and erosion (G02), and he also leads its subcommittee on erosion by solids and liquids (G02.10). He has been honored with the 2017 Frank J. Heymann Distinguished Service Award and the 2016 Award of Recognition for his contributions to the G02 committee. He began a term on the Committee on Standards in 2019.

Hadjioannou earned a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from Southern Methodist University. He holds two patents, has written for publications in his field, and makes presentations related to aspects of his work. 

In addition to ASTM International, Hajioannou is a member of the National Society of Professional Engineers, the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, ASM International, the International Metallographic Society, and NACE International. 

ASTM International’s board of directors is made up of 25 leaders from an array of companies, associations, and government bodies worldwide. Several members are based outside the United States. Learn more about ASTM’s board of directors at www.astm.org/ABOUT/GOV/BOD_GOV.html. 

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