Background
Nayfeh, Ali Hasan Arrived in the United States, 1958. Son of Hasan Ahmad and Khadrah (Said) Nayfeh.
Nayfeh, Ali Hasan Arrived in the United States, 1958. Son of Hasan Ahmad and Khadrah (Said) Nayfeh.
Bachelor of Science in Engineering Science with Great Distinction, Stanford University, Palo Alto, California, 1962. Master of Science in Aeronautics and Astronautics, Stanford University, Palo Alto, California, 1963. Doctor of Philosophy in Aeronautics and Astronautics, Stanford University, Palo Alto, California, 1964.
Doctorate (honorary), Marine Technology University, St. Petersburg, Russia, 1996. Doctorate (honorary), Technology University Munich, Germany, 1999. Doctorate (honorary), Polytechnic Szczecinska, Poland, 2004.
Principal research scientist KMS Industries, Van Nuys, California, 1964-1968, Accurex, Mountain View, 1968-1971. Professor Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, 1971-1976, University Distinguished professor, since 1976. Dean School Engineering.
Distinguished professor, vice president Yarmouk University, Irbid, Jordan, 1980-1984.
Editor-in-chief Nonlinear Dynamics, Journal Vibration and Control. Fellow Society Design and Process Science, American Physical Society, American Academy Mechanics, American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, American Society of Mechanical Engineers (J.P. Den Hartog award 1997, Lyaponuv award 2005, Thomas Caughey award 2008).
Married Inam A. Zibdeh, August 4, 1965. Children: Mahir, Tariq, Samir, Nader.