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Alan N. Willson, Jr.

b. 1939

American electrical engineering professor

Electrical engineer
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About Alan N. Willson, Jr.

Born 1939. Alan N. Willson, Jr. is an American electrical engineer.

Alan N. Willson Jr. (born 1939) is the Distinguished Emeritus Professor and Charles P. Reames Chair of Electrical Engineering at University of California, Los Angeles, mainly, working with digital signs and systems processing, and also a published author, being held in 262 libraries, the highest held being in 252 libraries.

Wilson earned his undergraduate degree at Georgia Tech and his Ph.D. at Syracuse University.

Awards He has been given numerous awards and honors including: member of the National Academy of Engineering Fellow of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), IEEE Vitold Belevitch Award IEEE Mac Van Valkenburg Award IEEE Walter Ransom Gail Baker Award George Westinghouse Award IEEE Gustav Robert Kirchhoff Award - 2018

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Important facts

Born
16 October 1939, Baltimore
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Electrical engineer
Nationality
United States
Education
Syracuse University, Georgia Tech
Employers
University of California, Los Angeles
Awards
IEEE Fellow; IEEE Gustav Robert Kirchhoff Award; IEEE Leon K. Kirchmayer Graduate Teaching Award; IEEE W.R.G. Baker Award; George Westinghouse Award; Member of the National Academy of Engineering
Also known as
Alan Neil Willson Jr., Allan Neil Willson, Jr.

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Alan N. Willson, Jr.?

American electrical engineering professor

When was Alan N. Willson, Jr. born?

Alan N. Willson, Jr. was born on 16 October 1939 in Baltimore.

What is Alan N. Willson, Jr.'s occupation?

Alan N. Willson, Jr. is an electrical engineer.

What nationality is Alan N. Willson, Jr.?

Alan N. Willson, Jr. is American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Alan N. Willson, Jr.

· Wikidata: Q26236252

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