Background
Fridley, Robert Bruce was born on June 6, 1934 in Burns, Oregon, United States. Son of Gerald Wayne and Gladys Winona (Smith) Fridley.
agricultural engineering educator
Fridley, Robert Bruce was born on June 6, 1934 in Burns, Oregon, United States. Son of Gerald Wayne and Gladys Winona (Smith) Fridley.
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, University of California, Berkeley, 1956; Master of Science in Agricultural Engineering, University California, Davis, 1960; Doctor of Philosophy in Agricultural Engineering, Michigan State University, East Lansing, 1973; D honoris causa, Universidad Polytecnica de Madrid, 1988.
Assistant specialist, University of California, Davis, 1956-1960; professor agricultural engineering, University of California, Davis, 1961-1978; acting associate dean engineering, University of California, Davis, 1972; department chairman agricultural engineering, University of California, Davis, 1974-1976; director aquaculture and fisheries program, University of California, Davis, 1985-1989; executive associate dean agricultural and environmental science, University of California, Davis, 1989-1994; professor emeritus, University of California, Davis, since 1994; department manager R & D, Weyerhaeuser Company, Tacoma, 1977-1985. Visiting professor Michigan State University, East Lansing, 1970-1971. North Atlantic Treaty Organization visiting professor U. Bologna, Italy, 1975.
Fellow: American Society Agricultural Engineers (vice president Foundation 1989-1993, president Foundation 1993-1996, president 1997-1998, Young Researchers award 1971, Concept of the Year award 1976, Outstanding Paper award 1966, 1968, 1969, 1976, 1986, Distinguished Service award 1988, 1997, 1999). Member: National Academy of Engineering.
Married Jean Marie Griggs, June 12, 1955. Children: James Lee, Michael Wayne, Kenneth Jon.