Harris Leon Marcus

Background

Harris Leon was born on July 5, 1931, in Ellenville, New York, United States. Son of David and Bertha (Messite) Marcus.

Education

Bachelor of Science, Purdue University, 1963;

Doctor of Philosophy, Northwestern University, 1966.

Career

Technical staff, Texas Instruments, Dallas, 1966-1968;

technical staff, Rockwell Science Center, 1968-1970;

group leader, Rockwell Science Center, 1971-1975;

professor mechanic engineering, University Texas, Austin, 1975-1979;

Harry L. Kent Junior professor mechanic engineering, University Texas, Austin, 1979-1990;

Cullen Foundation professor, University Texas, Austin, 1980-1995;

director center for Materials Science and Engineering, director program, University Texas, Austin, 1979-1995;

professor metallurgy and materials engineering, director, Institute for Material Science, U. Connecticut, since 1995. Consultant numerous organizations.

Achievements

• Harris Leon Marcus has been listed as a noteworthy science educator, engineering by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Fellow American Society Metals. Member American Society for Testing and Materials, American College of Surgeons, American Institute of Mining, Metallurgy, and Petroleum Engineers (board directors Metallurgical Society 1976-1978, 84-86), Materials Research Society.

Connections

Married Leona Gorker, August 29, 1962. Children: Leland, M'Risa.

Father:

David Marcus

Mother:

Bertha (Messite) Marcus

Spouse:

Leona Gorker

child:

M'Risa Marcus

child:

Leland Marcus