Hassan Aref, Virginia Tech (IMAGE) Virginia Tech Caption Virginia Tech Professor of Engineering Science and Mechanics Hassan Aref is the recipient of the G. I. Taylor Medal by the Society of Engineering Science. The last time this very selective award was presented was in 2003. Credit Virginia Tech Photo Usage Restrictions The photo maybe used with any announcement or news about Dr. Aref's award from the SES. License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.