Robert Bruce Martin

Background

Martin, Robert Bruce was born on July 17, 1940 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Robert Earl and Helen Margaret (Beauman) Martin.

Education

Bachelor of Science, West Virginia University, 1966; Master of Science, West Virginia University, 1969; Doctor of Philosophy, West Virginia University, 1970.

Career

From instructor orthopedics to professor orthopedic surgery and director research, West Virginia University, Morgantown, 1970-1984; professor and director research, University of California, Davis, since 1984. Expert witness, consultant in orthopedics and biomechanics.

Achievements

• Robert Bruce Martin has been listed as a noteworthy Engineer, researcher, educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Served with United States Navy, 1960-1964. Member American Society of Mechanical Engineers, Orthopedic Research Society, American Society Biomechanics (founding), Sierra Club (knapsack committee Sacramento chapter since 1983).

Interests

• Avocations: backpacking, hiking, wilderness preservation.

Connections

Married Cora Sue Pitzer (divorced August 1980). 1 child, Benjamin Delbert. Married Ann Gail Peterson, July10, 1983.

Children: Christopher Andrew, Daniel Patrick.

Father:

Robert Earl Martin

Mother:

Helen Margaret (Beauman) Martin

Spouse:

Cora Sue Pitzer

Spouse:

Ann Gail Peterson

child:

Daniel Patrick Martin

child:

Benjamin Delbert Martin

child:

Christopher Andrew Martin