The award recognizes an outstanding scientist who is conducting research in academia, industry, or at a government-funded laboratory. It honors the late Professor Robert L. Coble, whose lifelong mission was to enhance the achievement and advancement of young ceramic scientists.
Krogstad’s research focuses on phase and microstructure evolution of structural materials, including both ceramic and metallic systems, subject to extreme environments. Her work on thermal barrier coatings, intrinsic toughening mechanisms in polycrystalline ceramics and radiation tolerance of porous ceramics were acknowledged by the award.
The award also recognized her commitment to education, which is reflected in various initiatives for curriculum improvement she has taken with her colleagues at UIUC, as well as in her roles as a Materials Advantage advisor and as Vice-Chair for the Joint Materials Advantage Committee.
As the faculty coordinator for the Girls Learning about Materials (GLAM) summer camp for high school women, she is also interested in evidence-based engineering education and outreach practices that promote the recruitment and retention of underrepresented students in STEM.
Krogstad has also received a DOE Early Career Award, an NSF CAREER Award, a Royal Academy of Engineering Distinguished Visiting Fellowship and the TMS Young Leaders Award.