Background
Reynolds, William Craig was born on March 16, 1933 in Berkeley, California, United States. Son of Merrill and Patricia Pope (Galt) Reynolds.
Reynolds, William Craig was born on March 16, 1933 in Berkeley, California, United States. Son of Merrill and Patricia Pope (Galt) Reynolds.
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Stanford University, 1954. Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Stanford University, 1955. Doctor of Philosophy in Mechanical Engineering, Stanford University, 1957.
Doctor in Engineering (honorary), University of Manchester Institute of Science and Technology, United Kingdom, 2000.
Faculty mechanical engineering Stanford University, 1957—2004, chairman department mechanical engineering, 1972-1982, 89-93, Donald Whittier professor mechanical engineering, 1986—2004, chairman Institute for Energy Studies, 1974-1981. Staff scientist National Aeronautics and Space Administration/Ames Research Center, 1998—2004. Director Center for Integrated Turbulence Simulations, 1997—2003.
Fellow: American Society of Mechanical Engineers (Fluids Engineering award 1989), American Physical Society. Member: American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (Fluid Dynamic award), American Academy Arts & Sciences, National Academy Engineers, Stanford Integrated Manufacturing Association (co-chairman 1990-1994, director Stanford Center Integrated Turbulence Simulation), Tau Beta Pi.
Married Janice Erma Reynolds, September 18, 1953. Children: Russell, Peter, Margery.