Background
Piranian, George was born on May 2, 1914 in Thalwil, Switzerland. Son of Badwagan and Bertha (Walser) Piranian. came to the United States, 1929.
Piranian, George was born on May 2, 1914 in Thalwil, Switzerland. Son of Badwagan and Bertha (Walser) Piranian. came to the United States, 1929.
Bachelor degree, Utah State University, 1936. Doctor of Philosophy, Rice University, 1943.
Research assistant, Applied Mathematics Panel, New York City, 1943-1944; research associate, Applied Mathematics Panel, Evanston, Illinois, 1944-1945; instructor, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, 1945-1947; from assistant professor to professor, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, 1947-1984; professor emeritus, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, since 1984.
Member American Mathematics Society, Mathematics Association American.
Married Louise Mills, December 22, 1941. Children: Elizabeth, Margaret, Inga, Barbara, Deborah.