Background
Rignot, Eric J. was born on December 8, 1961 in Chambons/Lignon, H. Loire, France. Came to the United States, 1986. Son of Christian Rignot and Michèle Lenel.
consultant researcher electrical engineer
Rignot, Eric J. was born on December 8, 1961 in Chambons/Lignon, H. Loire, France. Came to the United States, 1986. Son of Christian Rignot and Michèle Lenel.
Engineer degree, Ecole Central Arts and Manufacturers, Paris, 1985. Master of Science in Astronomy, University Paris, 1986. Master of Science in Electrical Engineering, University Southern California, 1987.
Master of Science in Aerospace Engineering, University Southern California, 1988. Doctor of Philosophy in Electrical Engineering, University Southern California, 1991.
Research scientist radar science and engineering section Jet Propulsion Laboratory, California Institute of Technology, Pasadena, since 1988.
Member International Glaciological Society, American Geophysical Union.
Married Hollie Hardwick, March 28, 1988 (divorced January 2000). Children: Kevin, Julia.