Background
Rudolphi, Thomas J. was born on July 1, 1946 in Wendelin, Illinois, United States. Son of Adolph Carl and Rosalia (Iffert) Rudolphi.
Mechanical engineering educator aerospace
Rudolphi, Thomas J. was born on July 1, 1946 in Wendelin, Illinois, United States. Son of Adolph Carl and Rosalia (Iffert) Rudolphi.
Bachelor of Science, University of Illinois, 1969; Master of Science, University of Illinois, 1973; Doctor of Philosophy, University of Illinois, 1977.
Structural analyst, North American Rockwell, Caroga park, California, 1969-1972; postdoctoral research fellow, National Research Council, Dayton, Ohio., 1977-1978; senior engineer, Oak Ridge (Tennessee) National Laboratory, 1978-1979; professor aerospace engineering, engineering mechanics, Iowa State University, Ames, since 1979; department chairman, Iowa State University, Ames, since 1996. Fulbright professor, Austria, 1992.
Member Sigma Xi.
Married Marlene Ross, February 3, 1973. Children: Jacob R., Leah S.