Background
Whitehead, Robert E. was born on April 19, 1941 in Scotland Neck, North Carolina, United States.
Whitehead, Robert E. was born on April 19, 1941 in Scotland Neck, North Carolina, United States.
Bachelor of Science in Engineering Mechanics, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, 1967; Master of Science in Engineering Mechanics, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, 1969; Doctor of Philosophy in Engineering Mechanics, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, 1971.
Research engineer, David Taylor Research Center, United States Navy with, Office Naval Research, Washington director mechanics division, Office Naval Research, Washington director subsonic transportation division, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Washington, 1992-1994; deputy associate administrator for aeronautics, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Washington, 1994-1995; associate administrator aero and space transportation technical, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Washington, since 1995. Member Advisory Group for Aerospace Research and Development Fluid Dynamics panel North Atlantic Treaty Organization.
Fellow American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (senior ). Member American Helicopter Society (board directors).