Background
Fatt, Irving was born on September 16, 1920 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of David and Annie Lily (Arkin) Fatt.
Optometry and bioengineering educator
Fatt, Irving was born on September 16, 1920 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of David and Annie Lily (Arkin) Fatt.
Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, University of California at Los Angeles, 1947; Master of Science, University of California at Los Angeles, 1948; Doctor of Philosophy, University of Southern California, 1955.
Senior research chemist, Standard Oil Corporation, La Habra, California, 1948-1952; group supervisor, Standard Oil Corporation, La Habra, California, 1952-1957; member of faculty, University of California, Berkeley, since 1957; professor physiological optics and engineering science, University of California, Berkeley, 1962-1963; Miller Research professor engineering, University of California, Berkeley, 1962-1967; assistant dean, University of California, Berkeley, 1964-1969; acting dean, University of California, Berkeley, 1975-1978; professor emeritus, University of California, Berkeley, since 1983. Consultant Berkeley, since 1983. Kinsey lecturer Contact Lens Association Ophthalmologists, 1988.
Served to 1st lieutenant United States Army Air Force, 1942-1946. Member biomedical Engineering Society, American Academy Optometry (Prentice medal 1984, Founders award 1984), United Kingdom Biological Engineering Society Clubs: Berkeley Faculty, Berkeley Yacht.
Married; 1 child, Lois Fatt White.