Background
Denavit, Jacques was born on October 1, 1930 in Paris. Son of Georges and Marie (Arnould) Denavit. came to the United States, 1952.
Denavit, Jacques was born on October 1, 1930 in Paris. Son of Georges and Marie (Arnould) Denavit. came to the United States, 1952.
Degree in General Mathematics/Physics, U. Paris, 1952; Master of Science in Electrical Engineering, Northwestern University, 1953; Doctor of Philosophy in Mech. Engineering, Northwestern University, 1956.
Assistant professor, Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois, 1958-1961; associate professor, Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois, 1961-1966; professor mechanic and nuclear engineering, Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois, 1966-1982; research physicist plasma physics division, Naval Research Laboratory, Washington, 1969-1971; research physicist, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, Livermore, California, 1982-1993.
Fellow American Physical Society.
Married Catherine Dahlinger, August 6, 1954. Children: George, Paul, Mary.