Background
Hansen, John Paul was born on February 11, 1928 in Bain, Minnesota, United States. Son of Charles George and Henrietta Eva (Taylor) Hansen.
Hansen, John Paul was born on February 11, 1928 in Bain, Minnesota, United States. Son of Charles George and Henrietta Eva (Taylor) Hansen.
Bachelor of Science, University Minnesota, 1954; Master of Science, University of Minnesota, 1955; Doctor of Philosophy, University Minnesota, 1958.
Metallurgical engineer, United States Bureau Mines, Minneapolis, 1958-1963; chief Tuscaloosa Metallurgy Research Laboratory, United States Bureau Mines, Tuscaloosa, 1967-1970; professor metallurgical engineering, U. Alabama, University, 1963-1987; head chemical and metallurgical engineering Department, University Alabama, University, 1970-1973; professor emeritus metallurgical engineering, U. Alabama, Tuscaloosa, since 1988. Lecturer U. Alabama; consultant Army Missile Command, Alabama Geological Survey.
Served with Army of the United States, 1946-1949, 50-52. Member American Institute of Mining, Sigma Xi, Tau Beta Pi, Alpha Sigma Mu, Omega Chi Epsilon. Clubs: University Faculty (president 1973).
Married Doris Alma Dropps, September 9, 1950. Children: Steven Michael, Bradley Paul, Kurt Lewis.