Joseph Charles Plunkett

Background

Plunkett, Joseph Charles was born on December 3, 1933. Son of Harold D. and Lorraine (Lewis) Plunkett.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, University Tennessee, 1966. Master of Science in Electrical Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, 1973. Doctor of Philosophy, Texas Agricultural and Mechanical University, 1978.

Career

Development engineer Martin Marietta Company, Orlando, Florida, 1966—1969. Research engineer Raytheon Company, Wayland, Massachusetts, 1969—1971, IIT Research Institute, Annapolis, Maryland, 1971—1972, Texas Agricultural and Mechanical University, College Station, 1974—1977. Associate professor electrical engineering California State University, Fresno, 1977—1980, professor, 1980—1993, professor emeritus, since 1993, chairman department, 1980—1984, 1989—1992.

Captain Ordnance Corps United States Army Reserve, 1958-1966.

Achievements

• Joseph Charles Plunkett has been listed as a noteworthy electrical engineer by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member of Tau Beta Pi, Eta Kappa Nu.