Background
Murphy, Lawrence Martin was born on December 2, 1941 in Indianapolis, Indiana, United States. Son of Lawrence Stephen and Boniface Marie Murphy.
Murphy, Lawrence Martin was born on December 2, 1941 in Indianapolis, Indiana, United States. Son of Lawrence Stephen and Boniface Marie Murphy.
Bachelor of Science, University Notre Dame, 1964. Master of Science, University Notre Dame, 1966. Doctor of Philosophy, University Notre Dame, 1968.
Member technical staff, Sandia National laboratories, Livermore, California, 1968-1977; office manager, California Energy Commission, Sacramento, California, 1977-1979; group manager, National Renewable Energy Laboratory, Golden, Colorado, 1979-1985; branch manager, National Renewable Energy Laboratory, 1985-1989; division director, National Renewable Energy Laboratory, 1989-1992; associate deputy director, National Renewable Energy Laboratory, since 1992. Adjunct Professor U. Colorado, 1983-1984.
Coach Youth Soccer, Livermore/Sacramento, 1973-1976, 78. President, member High School Soccer Club, Wheatridge High School, Colorado, 1983-1984. Co-president (K-12) Applewood Swim Club, Lakewood, Colorado, 1984.
Fellow American Society of Mechanical Engineers (numerous service award, SED executive committee 1985-1989, chairman 1988, energy committee since 1990). Member Sigma Xi, Tau Beta Pi.
Married Elonka Kozare, February 19, 1966. Children: Timothy Martin, Laura Colleen.