EMP Fellows

 List of EMP and HPEM Fellows

Every two years (in even years) the Summa Foundation recognizes the contributions of scientists and engineers by awarding them the title of HPEM Fellow. These awards are based on many years of research and practical accomplishments dealing with high power transient phenomena. The first Fellows were recognized on May 21, 1986.

A special Fellows’ Committee appointed by the Board of Directors of the Summa Foundation performs the evaluation of qualifications. The Committee is currently chaired by Dr. William A. Radasky, and all members of the committee have been previously recognized as HPEM Fellows.

Two awardees were selected in 2024. Their names and citations are listed below.

HPEM Fellow Citations for 2026

Rafael Alipio
          For contributions to soil electrical characterization and modeling for lightning and EMP

Akiyoshi Tatematsu
          For innovative contributions to electromagnetic transient analysis applied to EMP and lightning

HPEM Fellow Citations for 2024

Jean-Christophe Joly
          For combining experimental and numerical simulation approaches to analyze HPM effects

Kevin G. Briggs
          For leadership in the development of EMP protected systems, HPEM modeling and EMP mitigation guidelines for government and industry

  List of EMP and HPEM Fellows