Background
Tittmann, Bernhard Rainer was born on September 15, 1935 in Moshi, Tanganjika, East Africa. Came to the United States, 1950, naturalized, 1956. Son of Gustav and Hermine Marie (Polland) Tittmann.
engineering science and mechanics educator
Tittmann, Bernhard Rainer was born on September 15, 1935 in Moshi, Tanganjika, East Africa. Came to the United States, 1950, naturalized, 1956. Son of Gustav and Hermine Marie (Polland) Tittmann.
Bachelor of Science, George Washington University, 1957. Master of Science, University of California at Los Angeles, 1961. Doctor of Philosophy, University of California at Los Angeles, 1965.
Member of staff, Hughes Aircraft Company, Culver City, California, 1957-1965; assistant professor, University of California at Los Angeles, 1965-1966; member of staff, Rockwell International, Thousand Oaks, California, 1966-1979; department manager, Rockwell International, Thousand Oaks, California, 1979-1989; Schell professor engineering, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, since 1989.
Fellow Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (life, administrative committee for ultrasonics, ferrolectrics, frequency control, major awards chairman since 1999, distinguished lecturer 1998-1999), Acoustical Society of America, American Society Materials, Knights of Columbus (4th degree). Member Phi Beta Kappa.
Married Katharine Shower, December 17, 1966. Children: Christine M., Heidi E., Raymond J., Monica M., Brian P.F.