Background
Kattawar, George Williford was born on August 10, 1937 in Beaumont, Texas, United States. Son of Williford John and Lily (Angelo) Kattawar.
Kattawar, George Williford was born on August 10, 1937 in Beaumont, Texas, United States. Son of Williford John and Lily (Angelo) Kattawar.
Bachelor of Science, Lamar U., 1959; Master of Science, Texas Agricultural and Mechanical U., 1961; Doctor of Philosophy, Texas Agricultural and Mechanical U., 1964.
Theoretical physicist, Los Alamos Science Laboratory, 1963-1964; research physicist, Esso Production Research Company, Houston, 1964-1966; assistant professor physics, N. Texas State University, 1966-1968; associate professor physics, Texas Agricultural and Mechanical U., 1968-1973; professor, Texas Agricultural and Mechanical U., since 1973. Visiting scientist S.W. Center Advanced Study, summers 1966-1968. Consultant Naval Ocean R & D Activity.
Fellow Optical Society American. Member Masons, Sigma Xi.
Married Euginia Louise Lee, October 21, 1961. Children: George Jeffrey, Gregory Williford, Karen Lee.