Background
Akerlof, Carl William was born on March 5, 1938 in New Haven. Son of Gosta Carl and Rosalie Clara (Hirschfelder) Akerlof.
Akerlof, Carl William was born on March 5, 1938 in New Haven. Son of Gosta Carl and Rosalie Clara (Hirschfelder) Akerlof.
Bachelor of Arts, Yale University, 1960; Doctor of Philosophy, Cornell Univercity, 1967.
Research associate, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, 1966-1968; assistant professor, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, 1968-1972; associate professor, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, 1972-1978; professor physics, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, since 1978.
Incorporator Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum. Fellow American Physical Society. Member American Astronomical Society.
Married Carol Irene Ruska, September 4, 1965. Children– Karen Louise, William Gustav.