Background
Vahey, David William was born on November 21, 1944 in Youngstown, Ohio, United States. Son of William Henry and Mildred (Herr) Vahey.
Measurement scientist physicist
Vahey, David William was born on November 21, 1944 in Youngstown, Ohio, United States. Son of William Henry and Mildred (Herr) Vahey.
Bachelor of Science in Physics, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1966; Master of Science in Elec. Engineering, California Institute Technology, Pasadena, 1967; Doctor of Philosophy, California Institute Technology, Pasadena, 1973.
Research scientist, Battelle Memorial Institute, Columbus, Ohio., 1974-1981; principal physicist, Accuray Corporation (now ABB), Columbus, 1981-1988; senior Research and Development scientist, International Paper, Tuxedo, New York, since 1988.
Member Technical Association of Pulp and Paper Industry (developer of educational module on light /optics 1991), American Forest and Paper Association (task team on postal automation issues).
Married Linda Sue Begley, August 6, 1977. Children: Brian, Michael.