Rolf Deneys Reitz

Background

Reitz, Rolf Deneys was born on November 1, 1948 in Pietermaritzburg, Natal, South Africa. Son of Jan Frederick and Doris Constance (Varney) Reitz. came to the United States, 1972.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering, University Capetown, South Africa, 1970; Master of Science in Engineering, University Capetown, 1972; Master of Science in Mechanics, State University of New York, Stony Brook, 1973; Doctor of Philosophy in Mechanics and Aeronautics, Princeton University, 1978.

Career

Association research scientist, Courant Institute Mathematics Science, New York City, 1978-1980; research staff member, Princeton University, 1980-1983; staff research engineer, General Motors Research Laboratory, Warren, Michigan, 1983-1989; associate professor mechanic engineering, University of Wisconsin, Madison, 1989-1993; professor mechanic engineering, University of Wisconsin, Madison, since 1993. Consultant diesel engine manufacturers, Illinois, Michigan, Ohio, since 1989, automotive manufacturers, Michigan, since 1989.

Achievements

• Rolf Deneys Reitz has been listed as a noteworthy Engineering educator, consultant by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Institute Liquid Atomization and Spraying Systems (treasurer since 1993, secretary 1989-1993).

Connections

Married Joan Ruta Strazdis, August 16, 1974. Children: Christopher Vytas, Tomas January.

Father:

Jan Frederick Reitz

Mother:

Doris Constance (Varney) Reitz

Spouse:

Joan Ruta Strazdis

child:

Tomas January Reitz

child:

Christopher Vytas Reitz