Background
Harwood, Julius J. was born on December 3, 1918 in New York City.
Harwood, Julius J. was born on December 3, 1918 in New York City.
Bachelor of Science, City College of New York, 1939. Master of Science, University Maryland, 1953. Doctor of Philosophy in Engineering (honorary), Michigan Technology University, 1983.
Materials engineer, United States Naval Gun Factory, 1940-1946; metallurgical, Off Naval Research, 1946-1960; manager metallurgical science laboratory, Ford Motor Company, Dearborn, Michigan, 1960-1969; manager research planning engineering and research staff, Ford Motor Company, Dearborn, Michigan, 1969-1971; director Material Science Lab, engineering and research staff, Ford Motor Company, Dearborn, Michigan, 1971-1983; professor engineering, Wayne State University, Detroit, 1984; president, Ovonic Synthetic Material Company, Troy, Michigan, 1984-1987; president, Harwood Cons., Orchard Lake, Michigan, since 1987. Adjunct Professor Wayne State University, Detroit, 1975.
Fellow American Association for the Advancement of Science, the Minerals, Metals & Materials Society, Metallurgical Society (president 1973), American Society Metals (John H. Shoemaker award 1977, Distinction award), Engineering Society of Detroit (Gold Medal award 1983). Member American Institute Mining, Metallurgical and Petroleum Engineers (honorary, president 1976), American Ceramic Society (Orton lecturer 1978), National Academy Engineers (life).
Married Naomi Beitner, 1983. Children: Dane L., Gail A., Caren L., Rochelle.