Prof. Arthur William Leissa

Professor Emeritus

A Timeline of Professional Milestones

1931

Born to Arthur Max and Marcella E. (Smith) Leissa in Wilmington, DE.

1954

Works as an engineer for Sperry Gyroscope Co. in Great Neck, NY until 1955.

1956

Is an instructor of engineering mechanics at Ohio State University until 1958.

1958

Earns a Doctor of Philosophy from Ohio State University.

1964

Teaches as a professor of engineering mechanics at Ohio State University until 1999.

1971

Performs in 13 Columbus Symphony Orchestra Operas through 1979.

1972

Is a visiting professor at the Federal Institute of Technology in Zürich, Switzerland.

1974

Marries Trudi E. Achenbach on April 11.

1977

Receives a Recognition Plaque from the Institute de Mecanica Aplicada in Argentina.

1978

Serves as the leader of the Ohio State University Mount McKinley Expedition.

1985

Is a visiting professor at the Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, CO.

1987

Becomes president of the American Academy of Mechanics.

1993

Receives the Centennial Certificate from the American Society of Engineering Education.

1993

Becomes editor-in-chief of Applied Mechanics Review, serving for 14 years.

1994

Is a member of the editorial board of the Journal of Vibration and Control.

1997

Founds and is general chairman of the International Symposium on Vibrations on Continuing Systems.

1999

Teaches as a professor of mechanical engineering at Ohio State University until 2001.

2000

Is a member of the editorial board of the International Journal of Structural Stability and Dynamics.

2001

Is named professor emeritus by Ohio State University.

2021

Maintains membership with the American Society of Engineering Education, Colorado Mountain Club and American Alpine Club.

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