Background
Vira, Naren R. was born on October 20, 1949 in Bombay. Came to the United States, 1974. Son of Ramji K. and Ruxmani R. Vira.
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Naren R. Vira
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Naren R. Vira, Indian, American mechanical engineer, researcher, educator. Recipient research grants, International Business Machines Corporation, Westinghouse, General Motors, others, since 1982; Exxon fellow, Howard University, 1983. Member Society Manufacturing Engineers (TRW fellow 1985, 87), American Society of Mechanical Engineers, American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering, University Bombay, 1973. Master of Science, Worcester Polytechnic Institute, 1976. Doctor of Philosophy, Howard University, 1982.
Career
Production planning engineer Stripco, Bombay, 1973-1974. Manufacturing development engineer Ford Motor Company, Ypsilanti, Michigan, 1986-1987. Researcher, National Institute Standards and Technology United States Department Commerce, Gaithersburg, Maryland, since 1984.
Assistant professor Howard University, Washington, 1982-1987, associate professor, director graduate program, since 1987.
Achievements
Membership
Member Society Manufacturing Engineers (TRW fellow 1985, 87), American Society of Mechanical Engineers, American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics.
Connections
Married Kasturi N. Vira, June 25, 1983. 1 child, Shaleen.
Awards
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Recipient research grants, International Business Machines Corporation, Westinghouse, General Motors, others, since 1982. Exxon fellow, Howard University, 1983.Recipient research grants, International Business Machines Corporation, Westinghouse, General Motors, others, since 1982. Exxon fellow, Howard University, 1983.