Background
Muster, Douglas Frederick was born on November 2, 1918 in Milwaukee. Son of Ernst Frederick and Maye (White) Muster.
Muster, Douglas Frederick was born on November 2, 1918 in Milwaukee. Son of Ernst Frederick and Maye (White) Muster.
Bachelor of Science, Marquette University, 1940. Master of Science, Illinois Institute of Technology, 1949. Doctor of Philosophy, Illinois Institute of Technology, 1955.
Assistant professor Illinois Institute of Technology, 1950-1953. Mechanical systems engineer General Electric Company Laboratory, Schenectady, 1953-1961. Professor mechanical engineering University Houston, from 1961, chairman department, 1962-1972, Brown and Root professor mechanical engineering, 1967-1989, professor emeritus, from 1989.
Director Office of Engineering Practice Programs, 1976-1979. Adjunct professor law, since 1981.
Served with Army of the United States, 1943-1947. Fellow Acoustical Society of America, American Society of Mechanical Engineers, Institution Mechanical Engineers, Institute Acoustics, American Association for the Advancement of Science. Member National Academy Forensic Engineers (diplomate) American Society Engineering Education, Institute Noise Control Engineering, National Council Acoustical Consultant, Institution Engineers Australia, Japan Society Mechanical Engineers, Cosmos Club, Naval Club (London).
Married Jean Brown, January 15, 1944. Children: David, Randell, Scott, Gordon, Deborah.