Background
Harris, James Stewart was born on August 22, 1942 in Portland, Oregon, United States. Son of James Stewart and Jane Ann (Gordon) Harris.
researcher engineering educator
Harris, James Stewart was born on August 22, 1942 in Portland, Oregon, United States. Son of James Stewart and Jane Ann (Gordon) Harris.
Bachelor of Science, Stanford University, 1964; Master of Science, Stanford University, 1965; Doctor of Philosophy, Stanford University, 1969.
Member technical staff, Rockwell International, Thousand Oaks, California, 1969-1973; manager infrared devices, Rockwell International, Thousand Oaks, California, 1973-1979; principal scientist, Rockwell International, Thousand Oaks, California, 1979-1981; director optoelectronics, Rockwell International, Thousand Oaks, California, 1981-1982; professor electrical engineering, Stanford (California) U., since 1982; director solid state laboratory, Stanford (California) U., since 1984; James and Ellenor Chesebrough professor, Stanford (California) U., since 1991. Consultant Varian Associations, Palo Alto, California, since 1982, National Research Council, Washington, 1980, 85, Citicorp., New York City, since 1988.
Scoutmaster Boy Scouts American, Palo Alto, 1982-1988. Coach American Youth Soccer Organisation, Palo Alto, since 1980. Fellow Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (member Executive Committee since 1980).
Member Electrochemical Society (editor journal 1978-1986), American Physical Society, American Vacuum Society, Materials Research Society, Union Concerned Scientists, Federation American Scientists, Physicians for Social Responsibility.
Married Joyce Emelyn Christensen, June 12, 1965. Children: Geoffrey Stuart, Gregory Alan.