James Robert Cairns

Background

Cairns, James Robert was born on February 4, 1930 in Indianapolis, Indiana, United States. Son of John Joseph and Agatha Bertha (Krebs) Cairns.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, University Detroit, 1954. Master of Science in Engineering, University Michigan, 1959. Doctor of Philosophy, University Michigan, 1963.

Career

Instructor, U. Detroit, 1954-1957; Instructor, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, 1957-1963; assistant professor, University of Michigan, Dearborn, 1963-1965; associate professor, University of Michigan, 1965-1968; professor mechanic engineering, University of Michigan, since 1968; chairman engineering division, University of Michigan, 1964-1973; acting dean, University of Michigan, 1973-1975; dean, University of Michigan, 1975-1981.

Achievements

• James Robert Cairns has been listed as a noteworthy mechanical engineering educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member American Society of Mechanical Engineers, American Society of Heating, Refrigeration, and Air Conditioning Engineers, Association Energy Engineers, American Society Engineering Education, Common Cause, Tau Beta Pi, Pi Tau Sigma.

Connections

Married Catherine I. DiCicco, February 6, 1954. Children: James Robert, Steven J., Michael P., Daniel F., Timothy E., Robert B.

Father:

John Joseph Cairns

Mother:

Agatha Bertha (Krebs) Cairns

Spouse:

Catherine I. DiCicco

child:

Michael P. Cairns

child:

Steven J. Cairns

child:

James Robert Cairns

child:

Timothy E. Cairns

child:

Robert B. Cairns

child:

Daniel F. Cairns