Background
Akers, Arthur was born on March 24, 1927 in Smwthwick, England. Arrived in the United States, 1975. Son of Arthur and Violet May (Davis) Akers.
Akers, Arthur was born on March 24, 1927 in Smwthwick, England. Arrived in the United States, 1975. Son of Arthur and Violet May (Davis) Akers.
Bachelor of Science in Mathematics and Physics with honors, University London, 1953. Master of Science in Aeronautical Science, Cranfield University, United Kingdom, 1955. Doctor of Philosophy in Mechanical Engineering, Imperial College, London, 1969.
Senior lecturer aeroengring., U. Bath, England, 1960-1964;
principal lecturer fluid mechanics, Royal Naval College, Greenwich, London., 1964-1968;
visiting professor department mechanic engineer, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia, 1973-1974;
principal lecturer mechanic engineer, Her Britannic Majesty Royal Military College Science, Shrivenham, England, 1968-1973, 74-75;
assistant professor department engineering science and Mechanics, Iowa State University, Ames, 1975-1980;
associate professor, Iowa State University, Ames, 1980-1987;
professor department aerospace engineering and engineering mechs, Iowa State University, Ames, 1987-1989. Researcher Naval Surface Weapons Center, Dahlgren, Virginia, 1976-1981, Center for Industrial Research and Svc., Ames, 1981-1985. Specialist Marshalltown Instruments, 1978-1989.
Seminar leader Society Automotive Engineers, 1989-1990, Des Moines Area Community College, 1994-1995, Cummins Engine Company, 1994-1995.
(Book by Wolansky, William, Akers, Arthur)
Fellow Royal Aeronautical Society. Member American Society of Mechanical Engineers (chairman fluid power systems and technical division 1994-1995).
Married Sheila Wilson, June 26, 1955 (divorced December 1977). Children: Andrew, Judith. Married Marcia Lee Pratt, February 25, 1978.