Background
Messerschmitt, David Gavin was born on May 21, 1945 in Denver, Colorado, United States. Son of Darwin Erwin and Helen Marilla (Dentan) Messerschmitt.
Messerschmitt, David Gavin was born on May 21, 1945 in Denver, Colorado, United States. Son of Darwin Erwin and Helen Marilla (Dentan) Messerschmitt.
Bachelor of Science, University Colorado, 1967. Master of Science, University Michigan, 1968. Doctor of Philosophy, University Michigan, 1971.
Member technical staff, Bell laboratories, Holmdel, New Jersey, 1968-1977; supervisor, Bell laboratories, 1974-1977; professor department electrical engineering and computer science, University of California, Berkeley, since 1977; chair department, University of California, Berkeley, 1993-1996. Board directors Teknetkron Communication Systems, Berkeley.
Fellow Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (Board of Governors communications society 1981-1984). Member National Academy of Engineering.
Married Dorothy Margaret Seegers, May 2, 1970. 1 child, Laura Joanne.