Background
Colton, Richard J. was born on December 12, 1950 in South Fork, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of George and Carmelian Colton.
Colton, Richard J. was born on December 12, 1950 in South Fork, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of George and Carmelian Colton.
Bachelor of Science, U. Pittsburgh, 1972; Doctor of Philosophy, U. Pittsburgh, 1976.
Postdoctoral fellow, Naval Research Laboratory, Washington, 1976-1977; staff, Naval Research Laboratory, Washington, since 1977. Member editorial board International Journal Mass Spectrometry and Ion Physics,1983-1987, Surface and Interface Analysis, since 1986, Applied Surface Science, 1988-1993.
Member American Society for Testing and Materials (1st vice chairman 1986-1988), American Vacuum Society (chairman applied surface science division 1987-1988, program chairman 1991, chairman nanometer science andtech. division 1992-1993, board directors 1991-1993).
Married Joanne Marie Sebastian, July 29, 1978. Children: Adam R., Deanna M.