Background
Hudson, Donald Ellis was born on February 25, 1916 in Alma, Michigan, United States. Son of Albert W. and Ruth (Ellis) Hudson.
Hudson, Donald Ellis was born on February 25, 1916 in Alma, Michigan, United States. Son of Albert W. and Ruth (Ellis) Hudson.
Bachelor of Science, California Institute of Technology, 1938. Master of Science, California Institute of Technology, 1939. Doctor of Philosophy, California Institute of Technology, 1942.
Professor mechanic engineering and applied mechanics, California Institute Technology, Pasadena, 1941-1981; professor emeritus, California Institute Technology, since 1981; professor and department chairman сivil engineering, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, 1981-1984; Fred Champion professor engineering, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, 1982-1984; professor emeritus, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, since 1984.
Fellow American Society of Mechanical Engineers. Member American Society for Engineering Education, Society Experimental Mechanics, Seismological Society of America (past president, editorial committee), International Association Earthquake Engineering (president 1980-1984), Earthquake Engineering Research Institute, National Academy Engineering, Indian National Academy Engineering.