Robert Rowlands

Robert was born in Trail in 1936. He received his Bachelor of Applied Science from UBC, and a Masters and PHD in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Illinois.

Upon graduation, Robert was employed as a Researcher at the IIT Research Institute. Since 1975, he has been the Professor at the University of Wisconsin in the Department of Mechanical Engineering.

Robert has had a distinguished career in mechanical engineering. He has twice been awarded the Attenyi Award from the Society for Experimental Mechanics for best research paper of the year. He has also received the Frocht Award of the Society for Experimental Mechanics. He is a Fellow of the Society for Experimental Mechanics and the American Society of Mechanical Engineering.

He has lectured on a variety of mechanical engineering courses at the University and also lectured throughout the United States and abroad. He has also participated in many international conferences.

Robert has provided support for the University of Wisconsin’s program for minority students during the summer months and has received funding for the past 30 years from the US Military, the Federal Government and private industry.

Robert has served and is serving on a variety of committees within the University at the Administration and academic levels.

Finally, Robert serves as a consultant to research institutes, government, private business and industry, and engineering organizations.

Robert is a leader in mechanical engineering and his contribution to his profession, his University and his students is exemplary.