Peter David Persans

Background

Persans, Peter David was born on March 25, 1953 in New York City.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Physics, Polytechnic Institute New York, 1975; Master of Science in Physics, University of Chicago, 1977; Doctor of Philosophy in Physics, University of Chicago, 1982.

Career

Research physicist, Exxon Corporation Research, New Jersey, 1981-1983; senior physicist, Exxon Corporation Research, New Jersey, 1983-1986; assistant professor physics, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, New York, 1986-1989; associate professor, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, New York, since 1989.

Achievements

• Peter David Persans has been listed as a noteworthy Physics educator, researcher by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Materials Research Society (vice chairman academic affairs committee 1989-1993), Hudson-Mohawk Optical Society (treasurer 1989-1992).