Background
Abernathy, Frederick Henry was born on June 19, 1930 in Denver, Colorado, United States. Son of Henry James and Irene Sarah (Lehman) Abernathy.
Mechanical engineering educator
Abernathy, Frederick Henry was born on June 19, 1930 in Denver, Colorado, United States. Son of Henry James and Irene Sarah (Lehman) Abernathy.
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Newark College Engineering, 1951. Postgraduate, Oak Ridge School Reactor Technology, 1952. Master of Science, Harvard University, 1954.
Doctor of Philosophy, Harvard University, 1959.
Gordon McKay professor engineering Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts, since 1963, Abbott and James Lawrence professor mechanical engineering, since 1995. Director engineering division National Science Foundation, Washington, 1972-1973, director energy-realted research, 1973-1974. Professor engineering Harvard University.
Director Textile/Clothing Technology Corporation, Cambridge, 1985-1987, Harvard Center for Textile and Apparel Research, since 1991.
Fellow American Physical Society, American Academy Arts and Sciences. Member American Society of Mechanical Engineers, American Society Engineering Education, Sigma Xi.
Married AnnaMaria Herbert, June 18, 1961. Children: Sarah, Marian, Pauline.