Richard David Wilk

Background

Wilk, Richard David was born on November 14, 1957 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Francis James and Elizabeth Rita (De Rosa) Wilk.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Drexel University, 1980. Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Drexel University, 1982. Doctor of Philosophy, Drexel University, 1986.

Career

Project engineer Philadelphia Electric Company, 1980. Staff research scientist Drexel University, Philadelphia, 1986-1989. Assistant professor mechanical engineering Union College, Schenectady, since 1989.

Consultant Olin Chemicals, Lake Charles, Louisiana, l988-89, Wright-Malta Corporation, New York, 1991-1992.

Achievements

• Richard David Wilk has been listed as a noteworthy mechanical engineering educator, consultant by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member American Society of Mechanical Engineers, American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Combustion Institute, Society Automotive Engineers, American Chemical Society, Smithsonian Associations, American Society Engineer Educators, Sigma Xi.

Connections

Married Elaine M. Lombardi.

Father:

Francis James Wilk

Mother:

Elizabeth Rita (De Rosa) Wilk

Spouse:

Elaine M. Lombardi.