Background
Machta, Jonathan L. was born on May 19, 1951 in Washington, District of Columbia, United States. Son of Lester and Phyllis (Margaretten) Machta.
Machta, Jonathan L. was born on May 19, 1951 in Washington, District of Columbia, United States. Son of Lester and Phyllis (Margaretten) Machta.
Bachelor of Science, University of Michigan, 1975; Master of Science, University of Illinois, 1976; Doctor of Philosophy, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1980.
Research associate, U. Maryland., College Park, 1980-1982; assistant professor physics, U. Massachusetts, Amherst, 1982-1987; associate professor, U. Massachusetts, Amherst, 1987-1992; professor, U. Massachusetts, Amherst, since 1992.
Member American Physical Society.
Married Betsy Brooks, May 24, 1981. Children: Benjamin, Rachel.