Background
Acosta, Allan James was born on August 10, 1924 in Anaheim, California, United States.
Mechanical engineering educator
Acosta, Allan James was born on August 10, 1924 in Anaheim, California, United States.
Bachelor of Science, California Institute of Technology, 1945. Master of Science, California Institute of Technology, 1949. Doctor of Philosophy in Mechanical Engineering, California Institute of Technology, 1952.
Research engineer, California Institute Technology, Pasadena, 1946-1948; section chief hydrodyn laboratory, California Institute Technology, Pasadena, 1952-1954; from assistant professor to associate professor mechanic engineering, California Institute Technology, Pasadena, 1954-1966; professor mechanic engineering, California Institute Technology, Pasadena, 1966-1993; Executive officer mechanic engineering, California Institute Technology, Pasadena, 1988-1993.
Member American Society of Mechanical Engineers (Fluids Engineering award 1988), National Academy of Engineering, American Association for the Advancement of Science, International Association Hydraulic Research.
Married, 1953; 2 children.