Ludwig Wilke Award
The Ludwig Wilke Award recognizes active SOMP Members whose research, publications and innovative educational initiatives have made significant contributions to the Society and to the body of knowledge in mining engineering.
The award is named after Professor F. Ludwig Wilke, one of the founders of the Society of Mining Professors. A distinguished engineer, researcher and academic, Prof. Wilke has promoted research programs and partnerships, encouraged scientific publications and has provided leadership and mentoring to his SOMP colleagues.
Award Committee
Past Secretary General, President, Immediate Past President, and Member at Large.
2022-2023 Award Committee
- Prof. Bruce Hebblewhite, UNSW, Australia, Coordinator
- 2022-2023 President: Prof. Oliver Langefeld, Technische Universitaet Clausthal, Germany
- 2022-2023 Immediate Past President: Assoc. Prof. Harmony Musiyarira, Namibia University of Science & Technology, Namibia
- Member at Large: Prof. Oliver Langefeld, Technische Universitaet Clausthal, Germany
Deadlines
Nominations should be submitted to the Chairman of the Committee, Prof. Bruce Hebblewhite, by April 1, 2023.
Nomination Letters
Nomination letters should include:
- how the nominee meets the criteria for the award (not more than 2 pages)
- an abbreviated resume of the candidate
- a suggested award citation (30 words or less)
Winner List
| 2013 | Prof. Jan Palarski | For his contributions to the advancement of improved mining systems and practices, his innovative research in the area of clean coal technology, including underground coal gasification and carbon dioxide storage, and for his service to the Society of Mining Professors. |
| 2014 | none | |
| 2015 | Prof. Hans de Ruiter | In recognition and appreciation of his vision that resulted in the development of innovative, global, university educational partnerships in the broad field of Minerals Engineering, his contribution to establishing international curricula and his tireless mentoring of students worldwide. |
| 2016 | Prof. Monika Hardygora | For her distinguished contributions to the improvement of mining solutions meeting environmental challenges, and her promoting of transnational research and teaching activities. |
| 2017 | Prof. Bruce Hebblewhite | For his pioneering work as a researcher, his accomplishments as a global educator, his leadership and vision as the Secretary General of the Society and his dedication to the mission and values of SOMP. |
| 2018 | none | |
| 2019 | Prof. Michael Karmis | For his distinguished contribution to body of knowledge in mining engineering, his innovative research, and significant service and commitment to Society of Mining Professors (SOMP)/Societät der Bergbaukunde. |
| 2020 (presented in 2021) | Prof. Zach Agioutantis | For his distinguished international education and research activities and his tireless and enduring contributions to the successful management of the Society of Mining Professors. |
| 2021 | none | |
| 2022 | none |