Background
Houten, Robert Van was born on October 2, 1923 in Peoria, Illinois, United States. Son of Merle Burt and Leila Alice (Waltrip) Van Houten.
Houten, Robert Van was born on October 2, 1923 in Peoria, Illinois, United States. Son of Merle Burt and Leila Alice (Waltrip) Van Houten.
Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering, Washington University, St. Louis, 1947. Doctor of Philosophy, Washington University, St. Louis, 1950.
Associate director chemical and metal. research Puerto Rico Mallory & Company, Indianapolis, 1956-1958. Principal engineer, manager nuclear materials General Electric Company, Evendale, Ohio, 1958-1970. Research engineer Atomics International, Canoga Park, California, 1970-1973.
Senior nuclear engineer Office of Research-Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Washington, 1974-1989. Technical coordinator Office of Secretary-Nuclear Regulatory Commission, 1990-1992. Adjunct associate professor nuclear engineering University Cincinnati, 1964-1970.
Program manager Three Mile Island-2 Lower Head Exam Organization of European Cooperation and Development/National Education Association, Paris, 1988-1989.
Member Sigma Xi.
Married Dorothy May, December 19, 1947. Children: Karol, Merle, Merry, Debra.