Dr. Sha has been awarded the 2024 Associate Editor of the Year Award by the ASME Journal of Mechanical Design.

Since 1880, the American Society of Mechanical Engineers’ Journal Program has upheld a tradition of rigorous, peer-reviewed scholarship to publish the highest quality research—research that empowers engineering professionals around the world to drive innovation and progress. The associate editor’s role is critical to the peer-review process of journal papers. The purpose of this award is to recognize outstanding Associate Editors who have gone above and beyond to ensure quality research contributions are published.

The criteria for selection are: (1) assignment of reviewers whose background is appropriate to evaluate the technical content of a paper; (2) care and dedication to ensure high-quality, timely reviews; (3) to uphold the highest standards during the evaluation of a manuscript; (4) the number of completed assignments annually.