Robert Lafayette Ash

Background

Ash, Robert Lafayette was born on December 27, 1941 in Holton, Kansas, United States. Son of Clarence Lafayette and Melba (Spiker) Ash.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Kansas State University, 1963; Master of Science, Tulane University, 1966; Doctor of Philosophy, Tulane University, 1968.

Career

Assistant professor, Old Dominion U., Norfolk, Virginia, 1967-1970; associate professor, Old Dominion U., Norfolk, Virginia, 1970-1976; professor, Old Dominion U., Norfolk, Virginia, since 1976; eminent professor, Old Dominion U., Norfolk, Virginia, since 1981; acting dean, Old Dominion U., Norfolk, Virginia, 1983-1984; chairman, Old Dominion U., Norfolk, Virginia, 1984-1993; eminent scholar, Old Dominion U., Norfolk, Virginia, since 1989; senior resident research associate, Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Pasadena, California, 1977-1979. Consultant in field.

Achievements

• Robert Lafayette Ash has been listed as a noteworthy Engineering educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Fellow American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (associate). Member American Society of Mechanical Engineers, NSPE, American Society Elec. Engineers, Engineers Club of Hampton Roads (president 1991-1992), Virginia Society Professional Engineers, Norfolk Rotary Club (president 1993-1994).

Connections

Married Mary Lewis Webb, Jan.18, 1969. Children: Susan Dickson, Catherine Peyton.

Father:

Clarence Lafayette Ash

Mother:

Melba (Spiker) Ash

Spouse:

Mary Lewis Webb

child:

Susan Dickson Ash

child:

Catherine Peyton Ash