Background
Akesson, Norman Berndt was born on June 12, 1914 in Grandin, North Dakota, United States. Son of Joseph Berndt and Jennie (Nonthen) Akesson.
agricultural engineer emeritus educator
Akesson, Norman Berndt was born on June 12, 1914 in Grandin, North Dakota, United States. Son of Joseph Berndt and Jennie (Nonthen) Akesson.
Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Engineering, North Dakota State University, 1940. Master of Science in Agricultural Engineering, University Idaho, 1942.
Research fellow, U. Idaho, 1940-1942;
physicist, United States Navy, Bremerton, Washington, 1942-1947;
assistant professor agricultural engineering, University of California, Davis, 1947-1956;
associate professor, University of California, 1956-1962;
professor, University of California, 1962-1984;
professor emeritus, University of California, since 1984;
engineering consultant,, since 1984. Consultant United Fruit Honduras, 1959, Israel, 1968, World Health Organization Mosquito Control, 1969-1984, Food and Agriculture Organization (of the United Nations) Aircraft in Agriculture, 1971-1984, Japan, 1972, Egypt, 1980, China, 1985, Canada Forest Svc. Herbicide Application, 1987, U. Florida Aircraft Application Herbicides, 1987.
Chairman expert commission on vector control equipment World Health Organization, 1976. Chairman of Commission on aircraft for agriculture Council for Agricultural Science and Technology, 1982. President California Weed Control Conference, 1966.
Fellow American Society Agricultural Engineers (chairman Pacific region 1965, director 1972-1974, associate editor technical publications 1983-1993). Member American Society for Testing and Materials (chair E35-22 1982-1984), American Chemical Society, National Agricultural Aviation Association, California Agricultural Aviation Association, National Mosquito Control Association, Entomological Society of America, Weed Science Society of America (editorial board 1968-1970), Western Weed Society (honorary), California Weed Science Society (honorary), Farmers Club (London), Sigma Xi, Phi Kappa Phi, Alpha Zeta, Alpha Gamma Rho.
Married Margaret Blasing, December 14, 1946. Children: Thomas Ryan (deceased), Judith Elizabeth.