Background
Mortimer, Richard Walter was born on December 7, 1936 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Horace and Almira Duffield (Matthews) Mortimer.
Mechanical engineering educator
Mortimer, Richard Walter was born on December 7, 1936 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Horace and Almira Duffield (Matthews) Mortimer.
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Drexel University, 1962. Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Drexel University, 1964. Doctor of Philosophy, Drexel University, 1967.
Professor, Drexel U., Philadelphia, since 1967; associate dean graduate school, Drexel U., Philadelphia, 1974-1976; head department mechanic engineering, Drexel U., Philadelphia, 1976-1985; associate vice president academic affairs, Drexel U., Philadelphia, 1985-1989. Member Executive Committee Engineering Accreditation Committee, New York City, 1986-1991.
President Haverford (Pennsylvania) Township School District, 1980-1983. With United States Army, 1958-1960. Fellow American Society Engineering Educators.
Member American Society of Mechanical Engineers (member numerous committees, boards and chairs 1976-1992).
Married Doris Claire Ridler, June 29, 1957. Children: Patrick Lee, David Walter, James Matthew, Daniel Scott.