MTS FELLOW

Designation as a Marine Technology Society Fellow is one of the highest accolades a member can achieve. Since 1975, this title has been awarded to MTS Members who have made outstanding contributions to the advancement of the Society's objectives and who has distinguished accomplishments and experience in their professional fields. 

2024 RECIPIENT - DR. OSCAR SCHOFIELD

Oscar is a visionary whose work has transformed ocean observation. With a foundation in biology and ocean optics, Oscar’s career at Rutgers University led to the creation of the Coastal Ocean Observation Lab, which integrates satellites, radar, and autonomous underwater vehicles to study ocean ecosystems. His innovative use of underwater glider technology has opened new frontiers in marine research, and his dedication to integrating real-time data into education has reshaped how we teach marine science. 

2024 RECIPIENT - DR. JYOTIKA VIRMANI

Jyotika is a true trailblazer in the marine technology and environmental sectors. As the first Executive Director of the Schmidt Ocean Institute, she has driven innovation in ocean exploration and technology. Previously, she served as the Executive Director of Planet & Environment at XPRIZE, where she oversaw global competitions that advanced technology in ocean mapping, underwater tracking, and biodiversity assessments. Recognized on the Forbes’ 50 Over 50 Innovators List in 2024, she is also a two-time honoree on the Marine Technology Reporter’s Top 100 List. Jyotika’s academic background includes a Ph.D. in Physical Oceanography from the University of South Florida and an M.S. in Atmospheric Science from SUNY at Stony Brook, earned as a Rotary Foundation Ambassadorial Scholar. 

2024 RECIPIENT - STEVE HALL

Steve is a passionate advocate for ocean policy and technology. With a career spanning roles from project management to international ocean policy leadership, Steve has been instrumental in initiatives such as the UN Decade of Ocean Science and the Seabed 2030 project. His work has bridged the gap between science and policy, ensuring that our understanding of the oceans translates into meaningful action. 

OTHER MTS FELLOWS

• 2023: S. Craig Cumbee
• 2023: Barbara Fletcher
• 2023: Dr. Anthony Knap
• 2022: Donna Kocak
• 2022: Donald Peters
• 2022: Dr. Fritz Stahr
• 2021: Dick Crout
• 2020: Dr. Steve DiMarco
• 2020: Laurie Jugan
• 2020: Christian Meinig
• 2020: CAPT (Ret.) Rick Williams
• 2020: Jill Zande
• 2019: Josh Kohut
• 2019: John Potter
• 2019: Ralph Rayner
• 2019: Ramasamy Venkatesan
• 2018: Liesl Hotaling
• 2017: CAPT Zdenka Willis, USN (Ret.)
• 2017: Dr. Steven Cargill Ph.D
• 2017: Dr. Scott Glenn, Sc.D
• 2016: Dr. Thomas Curtin
• 2014: Karen Kohanowich
• 2014: Will Kohnen
• 2013: Suman Muddusetti
• 2013: Lisa Medeiros
• 2012: Charles Royce
• 2011: Dr. Benton F. Baugh, Ph.D
• 2011: Peter Fougere
• 2011: Brock Rosenthal
• 2010: Julius Rockwell, Capt. (Ret.)
• 2010: Diann Karin Lynn, Capt. (Ret.)
• 2009: John Bomba
• 2009: Calvin A. Gongwer
• 2009: Sandeep Khurana
• 2009: Craig N. McLean, Capt. (Ret.)
• 2008: Ted Brockett
• 2008: Dietmar R. Deter
• 2008: Sandor A. Karpathy
• 2008: Daniel S. Schwartz
• 2008: Mark S. Olsson
• 2008: Richard W. Spinrad
• 2007: Landry J. Bernard, III
• 2007: Herbert T. Ripley
• 2007: Daniel G. White
• 2006: William Friedl
• 2005: Amos Bussmann
• 2005: John Schiltz
• 2004: William Venezia
• 2003: Jerry Boatman
• 2003: William Phoel
• 2003: Terry Thompson
• 2002: Andrew Clark
• 2002: Patrick Fell
• 2001: Thomas Coughlin
• 2001: Lorenz Magaard
• 2001: Hiroyuki Nakahara
• 2001: Toshitsugu Sakou
• 2001: Catherine Woody
• 2000: Richard Bloomquist
• 2000: Jerry C. Carroll
• 1999: Norman B. Estabrook
• 1999: Will Forman
• 1999: Bruce Gilman
• 1999: Frank W. Hughes
• 1999: George A. Maul
• 1999: Robert E. Randall
• 1997: Martin J. Finerty, Jr.
• 1997: Drew Michel
• 1997: John C. Wiltshire
• 1997: Robert S. Winokur
• 1996: Joseph B. Hughes
• 1996: Craig D. MacDonald
• 1996: Charles A. Richards
• 1996: Douglas Stoud
• 1995: Sam T. Kelly
• 1995: Howard L. Shatto, Jr.
• 1994: T. Philip Gibson
• 1994: Charles A. Richards, Jr. 
• 1993: J. Brad Mooney
• 1992: Charles A. Bookman
• 1992: Robert E. Haring
• 1992: Nelson Ross
• 1991: Kevin Hardy
• 1991: Robert C. Spindel
• 1990: William I. Milwee
• 1990: Eugene M. Russin
• 1990: Robert L. Swan
• 1989: Ronald L. Geer
• 1987: Michael A. Champ
• 1987: Wayne B. Ingram
• 1987: Colin M. Jones
• 1987: Muneendra Kumar
• 1986: Edward Clausner
• 1986: Michael McCormick
• 1986: Clifford McLain
• 1986: Kenji Okamura 
• 1985: Michael J. Cruickshank
• 1985: Ferial El-Hawary
• 1985: Fred N. Spiess
• 1984: Howard Talkington
• 1984: Robert Wernli
• 1983: Jack Jaeger
• 1983: Ned A. Ostenso
• 1983: William O. Rainnie, Jr. 
• 1982: Jack Harmon
• 1982: Maxwell S. McKnight
• 1982: John Norton Moore
• 1982: Morris A. Ransone
• 1982: James Wenzel
• 1981: Steven N. Anastasion
• 1981: Charles B. Bishop
• 1981: Frank Busby
• 1981: Donald Keach
• 1981: Harley Nygren
• 1981: Andreas Rechnitzer
• 1981: Joseph Vadus
• 1980: Robert B. Abel
• 1980: John C. Calhoun, Jr. 
• 1980: John P. Craven
• 1980: Phillip Eisenberg
• 1980: Paul M. Fye
• 1980: Gilbert L. Maton
• 1980: James Wakelin
• 1980: Don Walsh
• 1980: Elmer P. Wheaton
• 1977: Martin Klein
• 1976: Norman Cima
• 1976: Eugene C. LaFond
• 1976: Kenneth, V. MacKenzie
• 1976: Stewart B. Nelson
• 1976: John A. Pritzlaff
• 1976: Charles Stephan
• 1975: Charles H. Bussmann
• 1975: John H. Clotworthy
• 1975: Robert P. Dinsmore
• 1975: John E. Flipse
• 1975: Mary Alice McWhinnie
• 1975: George V. Schaefer
• 1975: Richard M. Shamp
• 1975: Allyn C. Vine
• 1975: Odale D. Waters