Background
Friesem, Asher Albert was born in Haifa, Israel.
Friesem, Asher Albert was born in Haifa, Israel.
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, University Michigan, 1958. Doctor of Philosophy, University Michigan, 1968.
Engineer Bell Aero Systems and Bendix Research Laboratories, 1958—1963. Principal scientist University Michigan Institute of Science and Technology, 1963—1969. Principal research engineer Harris Electro Optics Center, 1969—1973.
Professor Weizmann Institute of Science, 1973—2004, professor emeritus, since 2004. Visiting professor, France, 1970, Switzerland, 80, Germany, 90.
Vice president International Commission of Optics. Fellow: Optical Society America, International Electrical and Electronics Engineers Society (life). Member: Israel Lasers and Electro Optics Society (chairman).
Married; 3 children.