Background
Friedland, Bernard was born on May 25, 1930 in Brooklyn. Son of Irving and Beckie (Kissen) Friedland.
Friedland, Bernard was born on May 25, 1930 in Brooklyn. Son of Irving and Beckie (Kissen) Friedland.
AB, Columbia University, 1952. Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Columbia University, 1953. Master of Science in Electrical Engineering, Columbia University, 1954.
Doctor of Philosophy, Columbia University, 1957.
Instructor Columbia University, New York City, 1953-1957, assistant professor, 1957-1961. Head control laboratory Melpar, Inc., Watertown, Massachusetts, 1961-1962. Principal scientist Kearfott Guidance and Navigation Corporation (formerly The Singer Company), Little Falls, New Jersey, 1962-1990.
Distinguished professor New Jersey Institute of Technology, Newark, since 1990. Adjunct professor Colubmia University, 1965—1972, New York University, New York City, 1970—1973, Polytechnic Institute New York University. (formerly Polytechnic Institute New York ), Brooklyn, 1974—1990.
Lady Davis visiting professor Technion (Israel Institute of Technology), 1996—1997.
Chairman Hilary School, Newark, 1965. Fellow: Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (various offices, distinguished member, 3d millennium medal), American Society of Mechanical Engineers (Oldenburger medal 1982), American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (associate. Associate editor journal).
Married Zita Isa Silverman, August 16, 1959. Children: Barbara, Irene, Rochelle.