Christian Pieter Burger

Background

Burger, Christian Pieter was born on December 30, 1929 in George, Cape, South Africa. Came to the United States, 1971. Son of Gerrit Christiaan and Catherina Maria (Mocke) Burger.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering, University Stellenbosch, South Africa, 1952. Doctor of Philosophy, University Capetown, South Africa, 1967.

Career

With Brush Aboe Group of Companies, England, 1952-1954, 55-56, University London, King's College, 1954-1955. Technical engineer Vacuum Oil Corporation, Capetown, 1956-1962. Senior lecturer University Cape Town, 1962-1971.

Professor engineering science and mechanics Iowa State University, Ames, 1971-1986. Professor mechanical engineering Texas Agricultural and Mechanical University, College Station, since 1986.

Achievements

• Christian Pieter Burger has been listed as a noteworthy mechanical engineer, educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Fellow American Association for the Advancement of Science, Society for Experimental Mechanics (editor 1980-1984, executive board, Peterson award, Hetenyi award, Frocht award).

Connections

Married Marie Mundy Kenyon, June 30, 1956. Children: Marie Elise, Christian David, Robert Johann.

Father:

Gerrit Christiaan Burger

Mother:

Catherina Maria (Mocke) Burger

Spouse:

Marie Mundy Kenyon

child:

Robert Johann Burger

child:

Christian David Burger

child:

Marie Elise Burger