Van Olin Nicolai

Background

Nicolai, Van Olin was born on January 18, 1924 in Barrington, Illinois, United States. Son of Edwin Hill and Mary Francis (Wiemuth) Nicolai.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering Physics, University of Illinois, 1948; Master of Science in Physics, University of Illinois, 1950; Doctor of Philosophy in Physics, University of Illinois, 1954.

Career

Research associate, University of Illinois, Urbana, 1954-1955; assistant professor, U. North Dakota, Grand Forks, 1955-1957; assistant professor, University of Southern Illinois, Carbondale, 1957-1959; scientist, Armour Research Foundation, Chicago, 1959-1960; scientist, Office of Naval Research, Pasadena, California, 1963-1985; scientist, Office of Naval Research, Washington, 1963-1985.

Achievements

• Van Olin Nicolai has been listed as a noteworthy physicist by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

With United States Navy, 1943-1946. Member American Physical Society.

Interests

• Avocation: playing French horn.

Connections

Married Katherine Anne Belleff, September 9, 1955.

Father:

Edwin Hill Nicolai

Mother:

Mary Francis (Wiemuth) Nicolai

Spouse:

Katherine Anne Belleff