Malin, Valdemar: - Dr. Valdemar Malin is an internationally recognized engineer and scientist. He was born in the former USSR and spent the first half of his life living behind the Iron Curtain until he immigrated to the US. Since then, he worked in private industry and academia on numerous projects sponsored by industry and the U.S. Government agencies. During his distinguished career in the US, Dr. Malin has published more than 50 scientific articles and books. He has also received numerous national and international awards for his advanced research and technological innovations. Dr. Malin is a Fellow of the American Welding Society.