Vincent Wilczynski is an American engineer.
Education and career
Wilczynski 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. He served in the United States Coast Guard for 27 years, 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. The USGCA granted Wilczynski emeritus status in 2016.
Honors and awards
The American Society of Mechanical Engineers awarded Wilczynski the Edwin F. Church Medal in 2005.
References
- ^ "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.