Background
Ruh, Edwin was born on April 22, 1924 in Westfield, New Jersey, United States. Son of Harry John and Martha A. (Grasing) Ruh.
consultant researcher ceramic engineer
Ruh, Edwin was born on April 22, 1924 in Westfield, New Jersey, United States. Son of Harry John and Martha A. (Grasing) Ruh.
Bachelor of Science in Ceramic Engineering with honors, Rutgers University, 1949; Master of Science in Ceramic Engineering, Rutgers University, 1953; Doctor of Philosophy in Ceramics, Rutgers University, 1954.
Research engineer, Harbison Walker Refractories Company, Pittsburgh, 1954-1957; assistant director research, Harbison Walker Refractories Company, 1957-1970; director research, Harbison Walker Refractories Division Dresser Indiana, Pittsburgh, 1970-1973; director advanced technical, Harbison Walker Refractories Division Dresser Indiana, 1973-1974; vice president research, Vesuvius Crucible Company, Pittsburgh, 1974-1976; Adjunct Professor, Carnegie Mellon U., Pittsburgh, 1976-1984; research professor, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, New Jersey, 1984-1994. President Ruh International, Inc., Pittsburgh, since 1976.
With United States Army, 1943-1946, European Theatre of Operations. Fellow Ceramic Society (distinguished life, president 1985-1986, Founders award Philadelphia section 1989, Bleininger award Pittsburgh section 1990, P.A.C.E. award 1963), Institute Materials. Member American Association for the Advancement of Science, American Institute of Mining, Metallurgy, and Petroleum Engineers, American Society for Testing and Materials, Ceramic Association New Jersey (president 1991-1992, Annual award 1988), Minerals, Metals and Materials Society, Iron and Steel Society, Academy Ceramics (professor), Australasian Ceramic Society, Keramos (national president 1970-1972, Greaves-Walker Roll of Honor 1976).
Married Elizabeth J. Mundy, June 14, 1952. Children: Edwin Junior, Elizabeth Jeanne.