Background
Catton, Ivan was born on June 29, 1934 in Vancouver, C., Canada. Son of John Arthur and Amy (Bowcock) Catton. came to the United States, 1943, naturalized, 1956.
Catton, Ivan was born on June 29, 1934 in Vancouver, C., Canada. Son of John Arthur and Amy (Bowcock) Catton. came to the United States, 1943, naturalized, 1956.
Bachelor of Science, University of California at Los Angeles, 1959. Doctor of Philosophy (Douglas fellow), 1966.
Senior scientist supervisor, McDonnel Douglas Corporation, Huntington Beach, California, 1959-1966; assistant professor engineering, University of California at Los Angeles, 1966-1972; associate professor, University of California at Los Angeles, 1972-1975; professor, University of California at Los Angeles, since 1975; director, T.E. Hicks Nuclear Energy Facility. Consultant in field; member of advisory commission on nuclear safeguards National Research Council.
Member Belmont Scholarship Foundation, active energy-related environmental concerns. Served with United States Army, 1954-1956. Fellow American Society of Mechanical Engineers (heat transfer memorial award 1981).
Member American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, American Nuclear Society, American Physical Society.
Married Susan Ann Layton, October 1, 1961. Children– Mark Douglas, Michael Scott, Craig Mitchel.