Background
Kicher, Thomas Patrick was born on October 20, 1937 in Johnsonburg, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of William Milton and Mary Elizabeth (Divany) Kicher.
Kicher, Thomas Patrick was born on October 20, 1937 in Johnsonburg, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of William Milton and Mary Elizabeth (Divany) Kicher.
Bachelor of Science in Engineering Science, Case Institute of Technology, 1959. Master of Science in Engineering Mechanics, Case Institute of Technology, 1962. Doctor of Philosophy, Case Institute of Technology, 1965.
Design engineer, Douglas Aircraft, 1964-1965; assistant professor mechanic and aero engineering, Case Western Reserve U., Cleveland, 1965-1968; associate professor, Case Western Reserve U., Cleveland, 1968-1978; professor, Case Western Reserve U., Cleveland, 1978-1986; Arthur P. Armington professor engineering, Case Western Reserve U., Cleveland, 1988-1994; department chairman mechanic and aerospace engineering, Case Western Reserve U., Cleveland, 1985-1992; associate dean science and engineering Case Institute Technology, Case Western Reserve U., Cleveland, 1974-1979; dean Case School Engineering, Case Western Reserve U., Cleveland, 1992-1994. Consultant Union Carbide Corporation, Medtronics Inc., Chase Brass & Copper Company, Stouffer Foods Corporation, Westinghouse, Brunswick, 3M, Lubrizol, Parker-Hannifin, Meyer Products, ProQuip.
Fellow American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (associate). Member American Society of Mechanical Engineers, Society Experimental Mechanics, Sigma Xi, Theta Tau (honorary), Tau Beta Pi.
Married Janet Mary Logan, July 28, 1962. Children: Rita Ann, Paul Thomas, Laura Lynn.