Background
Matula, Richard ALlan was born on August 22, 1939 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Ludvig A. and Leone O. (Dufeck) Matula.
Matula, Richard ALlan was born on August 22, 1939 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Ludvig A. and Leone O. (Dufeck) Matula.
Bachelor of Science, Purdue University, 1961. Master of Science, Purdue University, 1962. Doctor of Philosophy, Purdue University, 1964.
Instructor, Purdue University, 1963-1964; assistant professor mechanic engineering, University of California, Santa Barbara, 1964-1966; assistant professor mechanic engineering, University of Michigan, 1966-1968; associate professor mechanic engineering, Drexel U., Philadelphia, 1968-1970; professor, Drexel U., 1970-1976; chairman thermal and fluid science advanced study group, Drexel U., 1969-1972; chairman, Drexel U. (Environmental Studies Institute), 1972-1973; department chairman mechanic engineering and mechanics, Drexel U. (Environmental Studies Institute), 1973-1976; dean, College Engineering professor mechanic engineering, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, after 1976; president, Institute Paper Chemistry, Appleton, Wisconsin, 1986-1989; president, Institute Paper Science and Technology, Atlanta, 1989-1995; retired.
Treasurer, board directors Wexford Leas Swim and Racquet Club, Inc., 1968-1973. Vice president Wexford Leas Civic Association, 1969-1971. Member Air Pollution Control Association, American Society Engineering Education, American Society of Mechanical Engineers, American Association for the Advancement of Science, Combustion Institute, Society Automotive Engineers, Sigma Xi, Pi Kappa Phi, Pi Tau Sigma, Sigma Pi Sigma, Tau Beta Pi.
Married Brenda C. Mather, September 5, 1959. Children: Scott, Kristopher, Daniel, Tiffiny.