WEST BETHESDA, Md. (NNS) -- Dr. Paul Shang, of the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division (NSWCCD), has been named Asian American Executive of the Year by the Asian American Engineer of the Year Committee. The award was presented at a ceremony in Los Angeles Feb. 28 as part of 2015 National Engineers Week.
Shang, Signatures Department head, has spent more than 30 years as part of the Navy's civilian workforce, starting after he received his Ph.D. in mechanical engineering from Rutgers University in 1984. His technical achievements in signature technology development are crucial to the survivability of the Navy's surface and submarine fleet assets, and directly impact the safety of the warfighter. His work in submarine signature reduction technologies and the application of stealth into the ship design process has enabled enhanced submarine survivability through increased performance while reducing ship design and total ownership costs.
Shang is not only a leader in technical expertise, however.
"Paul's contributions have not been limited to his technical and management activities. His successful mentoring program has resulted in increased involvement of new hires in important scientific and engineering work early in their careers, increasing productivity and retention," said NSWCCD Technical Director Dr. Tim Arcano in his introduction of Dr. Shang, pre-taped for the award ceremony. "I especially note that Paul exemplifies the model mentor who cares about his people and goes every possible extra mile to ensure they have whatever it takes to succeed in their careers."
Shang is also the recipient of the Navy Meritorious Service Award and the National Defense Industrial Association Bronze Medal for contributions to undersea warfare.
The Asian American Engineer of the Year Committee recognizes outstanding Asian American professionals from corporate America, academia and government entities for their leadership, technical achievements and public service.
NSWCCD, a field activity of the NAVSEA, leads the Navy in hull, mechanical and electrical engineering. Headquartered in West Bethesda, Maryland, NSWCCD employs approximately 3,600 scientists, engineers, technicians and support personnel and includes the Ship Systems Engineering Station located in Philadelphia, as well as detachments in Norfolk, Virginia; Cape Canaveral, Florida; Andros Island, Bahamas; Fort Lauderdale, Florida; Memphis, Tennessee; Bangor, Washington; Ketchikan, Alaska; and Bayview, Idaho.
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