Background
Duffy, Robert Edward was born on May 27, 1930 in Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Walter Anthony Duffy and Irene Naomi Gaffney.
consultant fluid dynamics engineer
Duffy, Robert Edward was born on May 27, 1930 in Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Walter Anthony Duffy and Irene Naomi Gaffney.
Bachelor of Science in Aeronautical Engineering, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, 1951. Master of Science in Aeronautical Engineering, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, 1955. Doctor of Philosophy, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, 1965.
Aeronautical engineer United States Air Force, Dayton, Ohio, 1951-1952. Assistant professor aeronautical engineering Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, New York, 1956-1965. Research engineer, consultant Grumman Aircraft Company, Bethpage, 1957-1963.
Associate professor aeronautical engineering Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, 1966-1990. Retired, 1990; president, owner R.E.D. Associates, Wynantskill, New York, since 1988. Consultant, United States Government, New York State Government, various corporations, since 1955.
Co-owner Wagon Creek Ranch, Fort Garland, Colorado.
Treasurer North Greenbush (New York ) Public Library., 1968-1973. Chairman North Greenbush Planning Board, 1971-1988. Fellow American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (associate.
Associate editor Journal Aircraft since 1981). Member American Society of Mechanical Engineers, Kiwanis, Burden Lake Country Club (treasurer and owner 1968-1974).
Married Ann Louise D., November 26, 1953. Children: R. Brian, Patricia Ann, Suzanne.