Dr. Wolfgang Knauss

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Biography

Wolfgang Knauss is the Theodore von Karman Professor of Aeronautics and Applied Mechanics at the California Institute of Technology, a role he has held since becoming Professor Emeritus in 2004. He completed his Bachelor of Science at Caltech in 1958, followed by a Master of Science in 1959 and a Doctorate in 1963. Knauss has a distinguished career in academic positions, serving as Research Fellow in Aeronautics, Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, and Professor in various capacities between 1963 and 2001. He has made significant contributions to the fields of aeronautics and mechanics, particularly during his tenure as a faculty member at Caltech.

Research Interests

Aeronautics Applied Mechanics

Experience

Theodore von Karman Professor Aeronautics Applied Mechanics, Emeritus

2004-01-01 — Present

California Institute of Technology • Pasadena, CA

Professor

1982-01-01 — 2001-01-01

California Institute of Technology • Pasadena, CA

Associate Professor

1969-01-01 — 1978-01-01

California Institute of Technology • Pasadena, CA

Assistant Professor

1965-01-01 — 1969-01-01

California Institute of Technology • Pasadena, CA

Research Fellow

1963-01-01 — 1965-01-01

California Institute of Technology • Pasadena, CA

Requirements for California Institute of Technology

Doctorate Program
Requirements
TOEFL
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree or equivalent Strong background in mathematics and physical sciences
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