John Francis Van Domelen

Background

Domelen, John Francis Van was born on October 19, 1942 in Havana, Cuba. Son of Floyd and Sara (Molina) Van Domelen.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Applied Physics, Michigan Technology U., 1964; Master of Science in Water Reserve Management, University of Wisconsin, Madison, 1972; Doctor of Philosophy in Civil Engineering, University Wisconsin, 1974.

Career

Commissioned 2nd Lieutenant, United States Air Force, 1964; advanced through grades to colonel, United States Air Force, 1988; manager engineering, Charmin Paper Products Company, Green Bay, Wisconsin, 1969-1970; assistant professor, Norwich U., Northfield, Vermont, 1974-1979; head engineering and technical department, Norwich U., Northfield, Vermont, 1979-1983; head engineering and technical division, Norwich U., Northfield, Vermont, 1983-1985; vice president academic affairs, dean of faculty, Norwich U., Northfield, Vermont, 1985-1990; president, Wentworth Institute Technology, Boston, since 1990. Member Engineering Workforce Commission.

Achievements

• John Francis Van Domelen has been listed as a noteworthy Academic administrator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member MassPep, Boston, since 1990. Member American Society of Civil Engineers, American Society Engineering Education, Science Research Society North America, New England Association Schools and Colls. (commissioner for institute higher education since 1994).

Interests

• Avocations: golf, science fiction.

Connections

Married Naomi Ruth Kittlesen.

Father:

Floyd Domelen

Mother:

Sara (Molina) Van Domelen

Spouse:

Naomi Ruth Kittlesen.