Background
Wirtz, Gerald Paul was born on December 22, 1937 in Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin, United States. Son of Theodore Anton and Grace (Vincent) Wirtz.
consultant researcher engineering educator
Wirtz, Gerald Paul was born on December 22, 1937 in Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin, United States. Son of Theodore Anton and Grace (Vincent) Wirtz.
Bachelor of Science, Saint Norbert College, 1959. Biomedical Engineering, Marquette University, 1961. Doctor of Philosophy in Materials Science, Northwestern University, 1966.
Materials research scientist Airco Incorporated., Niagara Falls, New York, 1966-1968.
Assistant professor ceramic engineering University of Illinois-Urbana, 1968-1973, assistant dean engineering, 1973-1974, associate professor ceramic engineering, 1973, associate head ceramic engineering, 1986. Consultant Brookhaven National Laboratory, Long Island, New York, United States Army Corps of Engineers, Military Institute Engineering, Rio deJaneiro.
Organization of American States fellow, 1977. Fulbright Hays lecturer U. Aveiro (Portugal), 1980.
Fulbright lecturer U. Coimbra (Portugal), 1985.
Materials research scientist Airco Inc., Niagara Falls, New York, 1966—1968. Assistant professor ceramic engineering University Illinois-Urbana, 1968—1973, assistant dean engineering, 1973—1974, associate professor ceramic engring, since 1973, associate head. ceramic engring, since 1986. Consultant Brookhaven National Laboratory, Long Island, New York, United States Army Corps of Engineers, Military Institute Engineering, Rio de Janeiro.
Member of Keramos, American Ceramic Society, Pi Tau Sigma, Tau Beta Pi, Sigma Xi.
Married Darlene Yvonne Haupt, June 3, 1961. Children: Cynthia, Melissa, Lauralee.