ASNE is the leading professional engineering society for engineers, scientists and allied professionals who conceive, design, develop, test, construct, outfit, operate and maintain complex naval and maritime ships, submarines and aircraft and their associated systems and subsystems.  ASNE also serves the educators who train the professionals, researchers who develop related technology, and students who are preparing for the profession.  Society activities provide support for the U.S. Navy; U.S. Coast Guard; U.S. Marine Corps; U.S. Merchant Marine and U.S. Army.

ASNE is the seventh oldest technical society in the United States.  It was founded in 1888 by a group of naval engineering pioneers, most of them officers of the U.S. Navy's Engineering Corps, who sought a unified approach to their profession in order to make the most of new advances in technology. The purposes of ASNE are:           

  • to advance the knowledge and practice of naval engineering in public and private applications and operations,
  • to enhance the professionalism and well-being of members, and
  • to promote naval engineering as a career field.

For 125 years, the Society’s objectives have been strengthened and preserved to meet the changing needs of a time-honored profession. Today ASNE conducts a variety of technical meetings and symposia, publishes the highly regarded Naval Engineers Journal and a number of other technical proceedings and publications, and fosters professional development and technical information exchange through technical committees, local section activities and cooperative efforts with government organizations and other professional societies.

The Society's annual meeting, ASNE Day, is typically held in February of each year in the Washington, DC, area. The meeting features major addresses by high level industry and government leaders and panel discussions by leading members of the profession.  It also includes presentation and discussion of technical papers on a variety of timely naval engineering topics, presentation of the Society's prestigious annual awards and a large exposition with government and industry exhibits covering the full spectrum of naval engineering technology. ASNE Day is highlighted by the Society’s annual Honors Gala, attended by hundreds of executives and senior managers from both government and industry.

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Mr. Matthew Sinfield 

Frank C. Jones Award - Intermediate/Depot Maintenance & Alterations
2025
Mr. Matthew Sinfield
Awarded for his significant contribution to naval engineering as set forth in the following

CITATION:

Mr. Matthew F. Sinfield demonstrated exceptional technical leadership and innovation in advancing welding engineering, additive manufacturing, and materials development critical to the future of the United States Navy’s maritime industrial base. His accomplishments significantly strengthened manufacturing readiness, modernization capability, and long-term sustainment of the Fleet.

As Welding Research and Development Group Lead at Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division, Mr. Sinfield led pioneering efforts supporting high-strength steel additive manufacturing and the MIL-100S moonshot initiative. His work expanded manufacturing capacity, accelerated material development, and strengthened the Navy’s ability to modernize and sustain critical shipbuilding capabilities supporting future maritime operations.

Recognized as one of the Navy’s leading ferrous welding experts, Mr. Sinfield combined deep technical expertise with collaborative leadership to deliver practical engineering solutions improving production capability, operational reliability, and lifecycle support for future naval platforms. His technical efforts enhanced both manufacturing readiness and the Nation’s ability to maintain critical industrial base competencies.

Mr. Sinfield’s accomplishments included advancing innovative welding technologies, improving additive manufacturing processes, and supporting material maturity initiatives essential to future submarine and shipbuilding programs. His work strengthened collaboration among Navy laboratories, industry partners, and technical stakeholders pursuing practical solutions to complex maritime engineering challenges.

Throughout his distinguished career, Mr. Sinfield consistently demonstrated technical excellence, innovation, professionalism, and dedication to mission accomplishment. His contributions significantly advanced naval manufacturing capability and enhanced the long-term sustainability and modernization of the Nation’s maritime industrial base supporting Fleet readiness and operational superiority.

For his technical innovation, engineering leadership, and enduring contributions to naval shipbuilding and sustainment, the American Society of Naval Engineers is honored to recognize Mr. Matthew F. Sinfield as the recipient of the 2025 Frank C. Jones Award (Intermediate/Depot Maintenance & Alterations).