Autar Krishen Kaw

Background

Kaw, Autar Krishen was born on February 15, 1960 in Srinagar, India. Son of Radha Krishen and Chuni Devi (Mattoo) Kaw. came to the United States, 1982.

Education

Bachelor of Engineering with honors, Birla Institute Technology & Science, Pilani, India, 1981; Master of Science, Clemson U., 1984; Doctor of Philosophy, Clemson U., 1987.

Career

Student trainee, National Thermal Power Corporation, New Delhi, India, 1980; maintenance engineer, Escorts Tractors Ltd., Faridabad, India, 1981-1982; graduate research assistant, Clemson (South Carolina.) U., 1982-1983; principal graduate assistant, Clemson (South Carolina.) U., 1984-1987; assistant professor mechanic engineering, U. South Florida, Tampa, 1987-1992; associate professor, U. South Florida, Tampa, 1992-1996; professor, U. South Florida, Tampa, since 1996; graduate student coordinator mechanic engineering Department, University South Florida, Tampa, 1989-1990.

Achievements

• Autar Krishen Kaw has been listed as a noteworthy Mechanical engineer, educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member American Society of Mechanical Engineers (associate, chapter Executive Committee 1989-1990), Mech. Engineering Association India (president local chapter 1982), American Society Engineering Education (recipient New Mechanics Educator award 1992), Society Engineering Science, American Academy Mechanics.

Interests

• Avocations: running, racquetball, music.

Connections

Married Sherrie Lynn Phillips, May 16, 1986. Children: Candace Sandhya, Angelie Kristen.

Father:

Radha Krishen Kaw

Mother:

Chuni Devi (Mattoo) Kaw

Spouse:

Sherrie Lynn Phillips

child:

Angelie Kristen Kaw

child:

Candace Sandhya Kaw