James Oscroft Wilkes

Background

Wilkes, James Oscroft was born on January 24, 1932 in Southampton, England. Son of Stephen Robert Colin Meredith and Marion (Oscroft) Wilkes. came to the United States, 1955.

Education

Bachelor, University Cambridge, 1954. Master of Arts, University Cambridge, 1960. MEng., University Cambridge, 1994.

Master of Science, University Michigan, 1956. Doctor of Philosophy, University Michigan, 1963.

Career

Demonstrator department chemical engineering, U. Cambridge, 1957-1960; assistant professor chemical engineering Department, University Michigan, Ann Arbor, 1963-1967; associate professor, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, 1967-1970; professor, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, since 1970; Arthur F. Thurnau professor, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, 1989-1992; department chairman, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, 1971-1977; assistant dean of engineering, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, 1990-1994. Cons. applied numerical methods.

Achievements

• James Oscroft Wilkes has been listed as a noteworthy Educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Works

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  • Pipe Organs of Ann Arbor

Membership

Member American Institute Chemical Engineers, Society Petroleum Engineers, Sigma Xi, Tau Beta Pi.

Connections

Married Mary Ann Gibson, August 18, 1956.