Background
Potjewyd, John was born on February 3, 1950 in Heer, Limburg, The Netherlands. Son of Boelo Johannes and Maria Elisabet Potjewyd. came to the United States, 1985.
Potjewyd, John was born on February 3, 1950 in Heer, Limburg, The Netherlands. Son of Boelo Johannes and Maria Elisabet Potjewyd. came to the United States, 1985.
Bachelor of Science, U. Toronto, Ontario, Canada, 1973; The Master of Applied Science, U. Toronto, Ontario, Canada, 1975; Doctor of Philosophy, U. Toronto, Ontario, Canada, 1983.
Research assistant Institute Aerospace Studies, U. Toronto, 1973-1983; postdoctoral research assistant, U. Toronto, 1983-1985; senior research scientist, World Research Institute Science and Technology, Long Island City, New York, since 1985. Consultant Prism Research, Ltd., Toronto, 1983-1985. Adjunct Professor New York Institute Technology, Old Westbury, since 1990.
Fellow British Interplanetary Society. Member Canada Aeronautics and Space Institute (associate).
Married Margaret Teresa Mead, June 24, 1983. Children: Lara Soon-bok Mead, Frances Sung, Lara, Frances, Geoffrey.