Anthony W. Thornton Director of Technical Information, Senior Applications Scientist Anthony W. Thornton received both his B.S. degree in Chemistry (cum laude) and his M.S. degree in Analytical Chemistry from Emory University in Atlanta, in 1980. Tony’s research at Emory involved liquid chromatography, specifically the use of ion-pair chromatography and isocratic separation of catecholamines and metabolites. Tony has been a key member of the Micromeritics team since 1980, specifically evolving the study of particle sizing using liquid chromatography. Tony was also instrumental in developing instrumentation for characterization of materials using several techniques. With his vast experience, Tony has been heavily involved in the development of international standards within both ASTM and ISO Technical Committees, including ISO/TC261 ASTM F42 joint committee on Additive Manufacturing. Most recently, Tony was the recipient of the ASTM International 2021 Cavanaugh Award. He was recognized for outstanding promulgation of standard test methods for powder characterization and for masterful leadership in international standards development organizations.