Judson S. Swearingen

Dr. Judson S. Swearingen (January 11, 1907 September 5, 1999) was a theoretician, hands-on manager, inventor and entrepreneur. He made major contributions to the technology of cryogenic expanders, compressors, and to the design of shaft seals for high-speed machinery.[1]

He received his Ph.D. from the University of Texas (UT) in 1933.[2] Prior to joining the UT faculty in 1939 he was an entrepreneur and co-owned a small cracking plant and a natural gasoline plant.

Swearingen was a member of the National Academy of Engineering beginning in 1977.[1]

References

  1. National Academy of Engineering. "NAE Members - Dr. Judson S. Swearingen". Retrieved on April 18, 2016.
  2. University of Texas. "Judson S. Swearingen Regents Chair in Engineering". Retrieved on April 18, 2016.


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