Background
Patel, Kirit V. was born on November 28, 1951 in Timberva, Gujarat, India. Son of Vallabhbhai and Lalitaben Patel. came to the United States, 1974.
Patel, Kirit V. was born on November 28, 1951 in Timberva, Gujarat, India. Son of Vallabhbhai and Lalitaben Patel. came to the United States, 1974.
Bachelor of Science, Master of Science U., Baroda, India, 1973; Master of Science, Purdue University, 1975; Doctor of Philosophy, Purdue University, 1981.
Assistant professor, U. Miami, Coral Gables, Florida, 1980-1984; structural engineering specialist, Sargent & Lundy Engineers, Chicago, 1984-1988; associate principal engineer, Sverdrup Technology Inc., Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, since 1988.
Member American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, American Society of Mechanical Engineers, American Academy Mechanics.
Married Kailas Patel, April 21, 1982. 1child, Amit.