Vito August Vanoni

Background

Vanoni, Vito August was born on August 30, 1904 in California, United States. Son of Battista and Mariana Vanoni.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, California Institute of Technology, 1926. Master of Science in Civil Engineering, California Institute of Technology, 1932. Doctor of Philosophy, California Institute of Technology, 1940.

Career

Supervisor research laboratory, United States Soil Conservation Service, Pasadena, California, 1935-1947; assistant professor hydraulics, California Institute Technology, 1942-1949; associate professor, California Institute Technology, 1949-1955; professor, California Institute Technology, 1955-1974; professor emeritus, California Institute Technology, since 1974.

Achievements

• Vito August Vanoni has been listed as a noteworthy hydraulic engineer by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member American Society of Civil Engineers (honorary), International Association Hydraulic Research, National Academy Engineering, Sigma Xi.

Connections

Married Edith Maria Falcinella, June 23, 1934.

Father:

Battista Vanoni

Mother:

Mariana Vanoni

Spouse:

Edith Maria Falcinella