Robert David Joseph

Background

Joseph, Robert David was born on June 2, 1939 in New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of David E. and Helen (Cherry) Joseph.

Education

Bachelor, Greenville (Illinois) College, 1961; Master of Arts, Vanderbilt University, 1964; Doctor of Philosophy, Washington University, 1971.

Career

Lecturer physics, Imperial College, U. London, 1973-1987; reader astrophysics, Imperial College, U. London, 1987-1990; astronomer, Institute Astronomy, U. Hawaii, Honolulu, since 1989; division chief, National Aeronautics and Space Administration Infrared Telescope Facility, since 1989.

Achievements

• Robert David Joseph has been listed as a noteworthy astronomer, educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Fellow Royal Astronomical Society (councillor 1988-1990). Member American Astronomical Society, International Astronomical Union.

Connections

Married Ruth Elizabeth Fairbanks, June 24, 1961 (divorced 1997). 1 child, James Robert Fairbanks. Married Judy Gregory, December 5, 1997.

Father:

David E. Joseph

Mother:

Helen (Cherry) Joseph

Spouse:

Ruth Elizabeth Fairbanks

Spouse:

Judy Gregory

child:

James Robert Fairbanks Joseph