Background
John, Richard Rodda was born on March 31, 1929 in Berlin. Son of Richard R. and Margaret G. (Howard) John. came to the United States, 1938.
John, Richard Rodda was born on March 31, 1929 in Berlin. Son of Richard R. and Margaret G. (Howard) John. came to the United States, 1938.
Bachelor of Science in Engineering Physics magna cum laude, Princeton University, 1951. Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Princeton University, 1952. Master of Science in Aeronautical Engineering, Princeton University, 1953.
Doctor of Philosophy in Aeronautical Engineering, Princeton University, 1957.
Director Aerophysics laboratory, Alloy Valves and Control Corporation, Wilmington, Massachusetts, 1958-1970; chief mechanic engineering division, Alloy Valves and Control Corporation, Wilmington, Massachusetts, 1971-1976; director Office Energy and Environment, Alloy Valves and Control Corporation, Wilmington, Massachusetts, 1976-1982; deputy director, chief scientist, Alloy Valves and Control Corporation, Wilmington, Massachusetts, 1982-1989; director, John A. Volpe National Transportation Systems Center, Cambridge, Massachusetts, since 1990. Member of advisory commission on space power and electric propulsion, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, 1965-1970,aero engineering department advisory county Princeton University, 1972-1978.
Fellow American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (associate, chairman electric propulsion committee 1965-1970). Member Society Automotive Engineers (research Executive Board 1978-1985), Phi Beta Kappa, SigmaXi.
Married Suzanne L. Heckman, June 7, 1958. Children: Richard Rodda, Margaret Louise, Robert Edward.