Background
Peters, Leon was born on May 28, 1923 in Columbus, Ohio, United States. Son of Leon P. and Ethel (Howland) Pierce.
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Peters, Leon was born on May 28, 1923 in Columbus, Ohio, United States. Son of Leon P. and Ethel (Howland) Pierce.
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Ohio State University, 1950; Master of Science, Ohio State University, 1954; Doctor of Philosophy, Ohio State University, 1959.
Assistant professor electrical engineering, Ohio State University, Columbus, 1959-1963; associate professor, Ohio State University, 1963-1967; professor, Ohio State University, 1967-1993; professor emeritus, Ohio State University, since 1993; associate department chairman for research, Ohio State University, Columbus, 1990-1992; director electro science laboratory, Ohio State University, Columbus, 1983-1994.
Served to Second lieutenant United States Army, 1942-1946, European Theatre of Operations. Fellow Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers.
Married Mabel Marie Johnson, June 6, 1953. Children: Amy T. Peters Thomas, Melinda A. Peters Todaro, Maria C., Patricia D., Lee A., Roberta J. Peters Cameruca, Karen E. Peters Ellingson.