Background
Hattis, Philip David was born on July 18, 1952 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Bernard Sidney and Janis (Wolfson) Hattis.
Hattis, Philip David was born on July 18, 1952 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Bernard Sidney and Janis (Wolfson) Hattis.
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois, 1973; Master of Science in Aeronautics, California Technology Institute, Pasadena, 1974; Doctor of Philosophy in Aeronautics/Astronautics, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1980.
Draper Fellow, Christian Science Draper Laboratory, Inc., Cambridge, Massachusetts, 1974-1980; technical staff, Christian Science Draper Laboratory, Inc., Cambridge, Massachusetts, 1980-1981; progressive manager, Christian Science Draper Laboratory, Inc., Cambridge, Massachusetts, 1981-1985; section chief, Christian Science Draper Laboratory, Inc., Cambridge, Massachusetts, 1985-1988; division staff, Christian Science Draper Laboratory, Inc., Cambridge, Massachusetts, since 1988.
Fellow American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (associate, chairman New England section 1988-1990, treasurer 1987-1988, council director 1984-1987, space systems technical committee since 1990), American Association for the Advancement of Science, American Society of Mechanical Engineers, Society Aerospace Engineers (committee since 1987). Member Sigma Xi, Tau Beta Pi.
Married Beverly Kardon, June 27, 1981. 1 child, Valerie.