Background
Forster, Eric Otto was born on October 24, 1918 in Lemberg, Poland. Came to United States, 1946, naturalized, 1951.
Forster, Eric Otto was born on October 24, 1918 in Lemberg, Poland. Came to United States, 1946, naturalized, 1951.
Bachelor of Science, Columbia University, 1949. Master of Science, Columbia University, 1950. Doctor of Philosophy, Columbia University, 1951.
With Exxon Research & Engineering Company, Linden, New Jersey, 1951-1985, science advisor, 1976-1985. Professor physics Rutgers University, Newark, 1968-1989, honorary professor, since 1989. Professor electrical engineering State University of New York, Buffalo, 1985-1986.
Fellow Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (Distinguished Service award Electrical Insulation Secretary 1983 Centennial medal 1984). Member American Chemical Society, American Institute Physics.
Son of Joseph and Elsa (Schaefer) F. May 23, 1954; children: Joseph D., Kenneth M., Susan A., Ronald G.N., Robert I., Judith K.