Vincent Wilczynski is an American engineer.
Education and career
editWilczynski completed a bachelor's of science at the United States Coast Guard Academy, then earned a master's of science in mechanical engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, followed by a doctorate in the same subject at the Catholic University of America.[1] He served in the United States Coast Guard for 27 years,[2] including dean of engineering at the USGCA, before retiring with the rank of captain in 2010 for a deputy deanship at the Yale School of Engineering & Applied Science and as James S. Tyler Director of Yale's Center for Engineering Innovation & Design.[1][3] The USGCA granted Wilczynski emeritus status in 2016.[4]
Honors and awards
editThe American Society of Mechanical Engineers awarded Wilczynski the Edwin F. Church Medal in 2005.[5]
References
edit- ^ a b "Dr. Vincent Wilczynski". For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology. Retrieved 11 July 2024.
- ^ "Wilczynski retires from Coast Guard after 27 years". The Day. 21 November 2010. Retrieved 11 July 2024.
- ^ "Vincent Wilczynski". Yale School of Engineering & Applied Science. Retrieved 11 July 2024.
- ^ "Professor Emeritus to be honored at first Coast Guard Academy regimental review of the year". Coast Guard News. May 25, 2016. Retrieved 11 July 2024.
- ^ "Edwin F. Church Medal". American Society of Mechanical Engineers. Retrieved 11 July 2024.