Background
Hermsen, Robert William was born on April 25, 1934 in Baker, Oregon, United States. Son of William Henry and Alphia (Busick) Hermsen.
Hermsen, Robert William was born on April 25, 1934 in Baker, Oregon, United States. Son of William Henry and Alphia (Busick) Hermsen.
Bachelor of Science, Oregon State University, 1956; Doctor of Philosophy, University of California, Berkeley, 1962.
Research engineer, Titanium Metals Corporation, Henderson, Nevada, 1956-1957; staff scientist, United Technologies, San Jose, California, 1961-1984; manager combustion R & D, United Technologies, San Jose, California, 1984-1992; private practice, Palo Alto, California, since 1993.
Fellow American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (associate). Member American Institute Chem Engineers, Combustion Institute.
Married Janet Marie Grexton, May 25, 1957. Children: Carol Anne, Jeanne Marie, Susan Elise, Kathleen Margaret.