Background
Otto, Fred Douglas was born on January 12, 1935 in Hardisty, Alberta, Canada.
Otto, Fred Douglas was born on January 12, 1935 in Hardisty, Alberta, Canada.
Bachelor of Science, U. Alberta, 1957; Master of Science, U. Alberta, 1959; Doctor of Philosophy in Chemical Engineering, University Michigan, Ann Arbor, 1963.
From assistant professor to associate professor, U. Alberta, Edmonton, 1962-1970; chairman, U. Alberta, Edmonton, 1975-1984; professor chemical engineering, U. Alberta, Edmonton, 19970-; dean engineering, U. Alberta, Edmonton, 1985-1994. Member governing county National Research Council, 1991-1994.
Fellow Canada Academy Engineering. Member AIChE, Canada Society Chemical Engineers (pres.1986-1987), American Society Engineering Education, Association Professional Engineers, Geologists and Geophysicsts of Alberta (1st vice president 1995-1996, president 1996-1997, Centennial award 1993), Canada Council Professional Engineers (board directors since 1997).