Robert J. Hansen

Background

Hansen, Robert J. was born on July 14, 1940 in Houston, Texas, United States. Son of Robert John and Opal Ester (Bloomer) Hansen.

Education

Bachelor of Science, Stanford University, 1962; Doctor of Science, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1969.

Career

National Research Council postdoctoral fellow, Naval Research Laboratory, Washington, 1969-1971; research engineer, Naval Research Laboratory, Washington, 1971-1980; section leader, Naval Research Laboratory, Washington, 1980-1987; division director, Office of Naval Research, Arlington, Virginia, 1987-1992; chief scientist applied research laboratory, Pennsylvania State University, State College, 1992-1997; deputy director research, National Aeronautics and Space Administration Ames Research Center, since 1997.

Achievements

• Robert J. Hansen has been listed as a noteworthy Mechanical engineer by Marquis Who's Who.

Connections

Married Patricia A. Poster, September 10, 1966. 1 child, Krista L.

Father:

Robert John Hansen

Mother:

Opal Ester (Bloomer) Hansen

Spouse:

Patricia A. Poster

child:

Krista L. Hansen