Background
Okiishi, Theodore Hisao was born on January 15, 1939 in Honolulu. Son of Clifford Muneo and Dorothy Asako (Tokushima) Okiishi.
- Photos
- Works
- Photos
- Works
Theodore Hisao Okiishi
Edit ProfileMechanical engineering educator
Theodore Hisao Okiishi, American Mechanical engineering educator. Registered profile engineer, Iowa, Ohio. Served to captain C.E., United States Army, 1965-1967; Fellow American Society of Mechanical Engineers (Melville medal 1989, 98); member American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Sigma Xi.
Education
Student, University Hawaii, 1956-1957; Bachelor of Science, Iowa State University, 1960; Master of Science, Iowa State University, 1963; Doctor of Philosophy, Iowa State University, 1965.
Career
From assistant professor to associate dean college engineering, Iowa State University, Ames, since 1967. Consultant on fluid dynamics.
Achievements
Membership
Served to captain C.E., United States Army, 1965-1967. Fellow American Society of Mechanical Engineers (Melville medal 1989, 98). Member American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Sigma Xi.
Connections
Married Rae Wiemers, May 28, 1963. Children: Christopher Gene, John Clifford, Mark William, Kenneth Edward.
-
Born
-
Nationality
American
Awards
-
Decorated Joint Services Commendation award. Named Outstanding Professor, Iowa State University student section American Society of Mechanical Engineers, 1983, Mech. Engineering Department Professor of Year, Iowa State University, 1977, 86, 90. Recipient award for research National Aeronautics and Space Administration, 1975. Ralph R. Teetor award Society Automotive Engineers, 1976, Engineering College Superior Teaching award Iowa State University, 1987, Cardinal Key Iowa State University, 1991.Decorated Joint Services Commendation award. Named Outstanding Professor, Iowa State University student section American Society of Mechanical Engineers, 1983, Mech. Engineering Department Professor of Year, Iowa State University, 1977, 86, 90.
Recipient award for research National Aeronautics and Space Administration, 1975. Ralph R. Teetor award Society Automotive Engineers, 1976, Engineering College Superior Teaching award Iowa State University, 1987, Cardinal Key Iowa State University, 1991.