Alexander A. Nikolsky

Background

Nikolsky, Alexander A. was born on October 23, 1902 in Russia. Son of Alexander Modest and Elizabeth (Pletheff) Nikolsky.

Education

Certificate mathematics and physical mechanics, U. Paris, 1926. Electrical Engineer, School Electrical and Mechanics Engineering, 1926; Master of Science, Massachusetts Institute Technology, 1929.

Career

1 son, Alexander Hubbell. Came to the United States, 1928, naturalized, 1937. Stress engineer Sikorsky Aircraft, Stratford, Connecticut, 1929-1934, chief structures, 1934-1942, assistant chief design, 1940-1942, consultant helicopters, 1942-1947.

Associate professor Princeton, 1942-1945, professor aeronautical engineering, 1945-1953, Robert P. Patterson professor aero engineering, since 1953.

Consultant to Office of Secretary of Defense, science advisory board United States Army, Office Naval Research. Member science advising committee to President Kennedy.

Research helicopters, blade analysis United States Air Force, National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics, 1949, United States Navy.

Achievements

• Alexander A. Nikolsky has been listed as a noteworthy aeronautical engineer, educator. by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Fellow Institute Aeronautical Sciences (associate). Member Sigma Xi.; Club: Princeton (New York City).

Connections

Married Marion Mosher Hubbell, February 3, 1933.

Father:

Alexander Modest Nikolsky

Mother:

Elizabeth (Pletheff) Nikolsky

Spouse:

Marion Mosher Hubbell