Background
Lafferty, James Martin was born on April 27, 1916 in Battle Creek, Michigan, United States. Son of James V. and Ida M. (Martin) Lafferty.
Lafferty, James Martin was born on April 27, 1916 in Battle Creek, Michigan, United States. Son of James V. and Ida M. (Martin) Lafferty.
Student, Western Michigan University, 1937. Bachelor of Science in Engineering Physics, University Michigan, 1939. Master of Science in Physics, University Michigan, 1940.
Doctor of Philosophy in Electrical Engineering, University Michigan, 1946.
Physicist, Eastman Kodak Research Laboratory, Rochester, New York, 1939; physicist, General Electric Research Laboratory, Schenectady, 1940, 42-81; manager power electronics laboratory, General Electric Research Laboratory, 1972-1981; with, Carnegie Institution, Washington, 1941-1942. Past president International Union Vacuum Science Technique and Applications, 1980-1983. People to People citizen ambassador program group leader for Vacuum Science and Technology delegation to Europe, 1984, China, 1986, Australia, 1988, Soviet Union, 1990.
Member greater consistory Reformed Church. Trustee Schenectady Museum, 1967-1973, secretary, 1971-1972, president, 1972-1973. Fellow American Association for the Advancement of Science, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (Lamme medal 1979), American Physical Society.
Member National Academy Engineering, American Vacuum Society (honorary life member. Director 1962-1970, secretary 1965-1967, president 1968-1969), United States Power Squadrons (Commander Lake George squadron 1975-1976, Commander District 2 1981-1982, national rear Commander 1987-1991, treasurer Educational Fund since 1992), Sigma Xi, Phi Kappa Phi, Iota Sigma, Tau Beta Pi.
Married Eleanor J. Currie, June 27, 1942. Children: Martin C., Ronald J., Douglas J., Lawrence E.