US: Hamed Saber has won the Reflective Insulation Manufacturers Association (RIMA) International’s Alexander Schwartz Award. The awarded recognises notable reflective products industry representatives who have advanced the industry through their contributions. Saber has authored over 150 papers, with sponsors including the US Department of Energy, American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) and the Oak Ridge National Laboratory. RIMA International said that Saber’s work has been instrumental in progressing the industry from one-dimensional to three-dimensional analysis within the industry, which it called the ‘third spike’ in the history of reflective insulation technology.
The association said “RIMA International is pleased to recognise Dr Hamed Saber for all he has contributed on behalf of this organisation and the industry it represents throughout his professional career. The industry has benefited greatly from his efforts, and it couldn’t go to a more deserving person.”