Richard Harold Turpin

Background

Turpin, Richard Harold was born on July 30, 1939 in Manning, Iowa, United States. Son of Harold Bell and Esther (Christian) Turpin.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Bachelor of Science in Mathematics, Iowa State University, 1962; Master of Science in Electrical Engineering, University of Southern California, 1964; Doctor of Philosophy, Ohio State University, 1969.

Career

Technician, Hercules Powder Company, Salt Lake City, 1961; electrical engineer, Hughes Aircraft Company, Fullerton, California, 1962-1964; research associate electro-science laboratory, Ohio State University, Columbus, 1964-1969; from assistant professor to professor school engineering and technical, Purdue University, Indianapolis, 1969-1984; professor, U. Pacific, Stockton, California, 1984-1990; chair electrical engineering Department, University Pacific, Stockton, California, since 1990. Consultant International Energy Management, Indianapolis, 1976-1979, Processor Interface, Inc., Indianapolis, 1976-1977, 84, Bell Telephone Laboratory, Indianapolis, 1980-1981, Union Carbide, Indianapolis, 1980-1981.

Achievements

• Richard Harold Turpin has been listed as a noteworthy electrical engineering educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, American Society Engineer Education, Phi Eta Sigma, Eta Kappa Nu, Tau Beta Pi, Sigma Xi.

Connections

Married Sylvia Sue Strong, August 21, 1960. Children: Timothy Richard, Mark Allan, Rebecca Sue.

Father:

Harold Bell Turpin

Mother:

Esther (Christian) Turpin

Spouse:

Sylvia Sue Strong

child:

Mark Allan Turpin

child:

Timothy Richard Turpin

child:

Rebecca Sue Turpin