John Gabriel Kassakian

Background

Kassakian, John Gabriel was born on March 27, 1943.

Education

Bachelor of Science, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1965. Master of Science, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1967. Electrical engineer, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1967.

Doctor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1973.

Career

Technical representative to Univac naval data system, United States Navy, 1969-1971; from assistant professor to associate professor electrical engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1973-1984; director electrical power system engineering laboratory, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1979-1983; professor electrical engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, since 1984; director electromagnetic & electronic system laboratory, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, since 1991. Senior staff scientist Gould laboratories, Gould, Inc., 1975. Board directors Ault, Inc., Sheldahl, Inc., International Organization for Standardization New England Inc.

Achievements

• John Gabriel Kassakian has been listed as a noteworthy electrical engineer, engineering, research, director by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Fellow Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (Centennial medal, 1984). Member National Academy England, European Power Electronics Association, Sigma Xi, Tau Beta Pi, Eta Kappa Nu.

Connections

Married Wilma Riemenschneider, 1968. 2 children.

Spouse:

Wilma Riemenschneider