Michael A. Gruntman

Background

Gruntman, Michael A. was born on December 1, 1954 in Tashkent, Union of the Soviet Socialist Republics. Son of Alexander Yu and Raisa Z. Gruntman. came to the United States, 1990.

Education

Master of Science in Physics, Moscow Physical-Technology Institute, 1977; Doctor of Philosophy in Physics, Space Research Institute, Moscow, 1984.

Career

Research scientist, Space Research Institute, Union of the Soviet Socialist Republics Academy Science, Moscow, 1977-1986; research scientist, Institute for Problems in Mechanics, Union of the Soviet Socialist Republics Academy Science, Moscow, 1987-1990; research scientist, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, since 1990; associate professor department aerospace engineering, University of Southern California, 1993-1998; professor aerospace engineering, since 1998. Reporter International Association Geomagnetism and Aeronomy, 1983-1987. Member commission on astronomical optical detectors Academy of Sciences, Union of the Soviet Socialist Republics, 1988-1990.

Science secretary International Cosmic Gas Dynamic Conference, Moscow, 1988. Member committee Sun-Earth Connection Roadmap, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, 1999. Member Interstellar Probe Science.Tech.

Definition Team, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, 1999.

Achievements

• Michael A. Gruntman has been listed as a noteworthy Physicist, researcher, educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Association fellow American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics. Member American Physical Society, American Geophysical Union.

Connections

Father:

Alexander Yu Gruntman

Mother:

Raisa Z. Gruntman