Background
Laananen, David Horton was born on November 11, 1942 in Winchester, Massachusetts, United States. Son of Joseph and Helen Katherine (Horton) Laananen.
Laananen, David Horton was born on November 11, 1942 in Winchester, Massachusetts, United States. Son of Joseph and Helen Katherine (Horton) Laananen.
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Worcester Polytechnic Institute, 1964. Master of Science, Northeastern University, 1965. Doctor of Philosophy, Northeastern University, 1968.
Project engineer Dynamic Science, Phoenix, 1972-1974. Assistant professor Pennsylvania State University, State College, 1974-1978. Manager Research and Development Simula Inc., Phoenix, 1978-1983.
Associate professor Arizona State University, Tempe, 1983-1997, professor, 1997—2003, director aerospace research center, 1992-1993, director Airworthiness Assurance Center of Excellence, 1997-2000, professor emeritus, since 2003. Consultant aircraft crash safety.
Fellow American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (associate. Design engineering technical committee). Member American Society of Mechanical Engineers, American Helicopter Society, Sigma Xi, Sigma Gamma Tau, Pi Tau Sigma.
Married Mary Ellen Storck, September 9, 1967 (divorced 1981). Children: Gregg David, Robin Kaye. Married Delores Ann Talbert, May 21, 1988.
