Background
Kiesling, Ernst Willie was born on April 8, 1934 in Eola, Texas, United States. Son of Alfred William and Louise (Kern) Kiesling.
Kiesling, Ernst Willie was born on April 8, 1934 in Eola, Texas, United States. Son of Alfred William and Louise (Kern) Kiesling.
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Texas Technology College, 1955. Master of Science in Applied Mechanics, Michigan State University, 1959. Doctor of Philosophy, Michigan State University, 1966.
Assistant professor Texas Technology College, 1959—1963. Senior research engineer Southwest Research Institute, San Antonio, 1966—1969. Professor civil engineering Texas Tech University, Lubbock, since 1969, chairman department civil engineering, 1969—1988, associate dean engineering, 1988—1993.
Professor civil engineering Texas Technology University, 1993—2004, senior associate dean, 2004—2006.
Fellow American Society of Civil Engineers. Member National Society of Professional Engineers (life), American Society Engineering Education, National Storm Shelter Association (executive director since 2001), Sigma Xi, Chi Epsilon, Tau Beta Pi.
Married Juanita Haseloff, August 25, 1956. Children: Carol, Chris, Max.