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A. R. Frank Wazzan
A. R. "Frank" Wazzan, Ph.D. (October 17, 1935 – October 1, 2024) was an American academic who was Distinguished Professor, and Dean Emeritus, of the UCLA Henry Samueli School of Engineering and Applied Science, Henry Samueli School of Engineering and Applied Science, University of California, Los Angeles ("UCLA"). Wazzan was internationally recognized for his research in the areas of nuclear material, thermal hydraulics, and stability of laminar flows. He was also known for his work on the design of underwater weapons systems for the U.S. Navy, and on the operation of pressurized water nuclear reactors for commercial applications. Early life and education Wazzan attended the Presbyterian American Mission School in Latakia, Syria from 1942 to 1952. From October 1953 to March 1954 he attended Frankfurt University of Applied Sciences, Frankfurt University, Frankfurt, Germany. In 1955, Wazzan emigrated to the United States (port of entry New York, January 26, 1955). From January 19 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
UCLA Henry Samueli School Of Engineering And Applied Science
The UCLA Henry Samueli School of Engineering and Applied Science, informally known as UCLA Samueli School of Engineering or UCLA Engineering, is the school of engineering at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). It opened as the College of Engineering in 1945 and was renamed the School of Engineering in 1969. Since its initial enrollment of 379 students, the school has grown to approximately 6,500 students. The school offers 28 degree programs and is home to eight externally funded interdisciplinary research centers, including those in space exploration, wireless sensor systems, and nanotechnology. History The school was renamed for its alumnus and Professor Henry Samueli, who received his B.S. (1975), M.S. (1976), and Ph.D. (1980) in Electrical Engineering there. Samueli is co-founder, chairman, and chief technology officer of Broadcom Corporation and a philanthropist in the Orange County community. He and his wife Susan donated $30 million to the school in 1999. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
