2025 Shot Peener of the Year Dr. Langdon Feltner

Author:  Taylor Bowman | Associate Editor | The Shot Peener
Source:  The Shot Peener magazine, Vol 40, Issue 1, Winter 2026
Doc ID:  2026002
Year of Publication:  2026
Abstract:  
THE 2025 SHOT PEENER OF THE YEAR award goes to Dr. Langdon Feltner, a rising voice within the shot peening community whose work is reshaping how the industry approaches variability, sensing, and digital integration. A recent doctoral graduate of Purdue University, Feltner has co-authored over 10 publications across both academic and industry-facing venues and has presented research at major conferences, most recently the International Conference on Shot Peening in September 2025. Through his work with Purdue’s Center for Surface Engineering and Enhancement (CSEE), he has helped to strengthen the connection between academic theory and industrial application. His contributions demonstrate a rare balance of theoretical insight and practical applicability — hallmarks of a future leader within the surface enhancement industry.