Background
Dugundji, John was born on October 25, 1925 in New York City. Son of Basile and Rosa (Finale) Dugundji.
Dugundji, John was born on October 25, 1925 in New York City. Son of Basile and Rosa (Finale) Dugundji.
British Aerospace, New York University, 1944. Master of Science in Aeronautical Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1948. Doctor of Science in Aeronautical Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1951.
Research engineer, Grumman Aircraft Company, Bethpage, New York, 1948-1949; dynamics engineer, Republic Aviation Corporation, Farmingdale, New York, 1951-1956; research associate, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1956-1957; assistant professor aero engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1957-1962; associate professor, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1962-1970; professor, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1970-1993; senior lecturer, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1993-1999.
Served with United States Navy, 1944-1946. Member American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Sigma Xi, Tau Beta Pi.
Married Wraye Polkey, July 25, 1965. Children: Elenna Rose, Elisa Anthe.