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APPENDIX A
BIOGRAPHIES OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS
George F. Mechlin, Jr. has spent most of his business career
working in advanced technology areas. He has been with Westinghouse
Electric Corporation since 1949 and is currently vice-president of
research and development and general manager of research
laboratories. Dr. Mechlin is a member of the National Academy of
Engineering, a member of the Commission on Engineering and Technical
Systems, past member and chairman of the Marine Board, and past member
and chairman of several Marine Board committees concerned with
engineering safety in the marine environment. He holds masters and
doctors degrees in physics from the University of Pittsburgh.
Dr. Mechlin is a member of a number of professional societies and Is
the recipient of the U.S. Navy Meritorious Public Service Award, the
Westinghouse Order of Merit, and the John J. Montgomery Award.
Daniel Brand is an expert in transportation engineering and
research. He has been vice-president of Charles River Associates,
Inc., since 1977. Mr. Brand has been chairman of several committees
of the Transportation Research Board. He also was vice chairman of
the American Public Transit Association's (APTA) Policy and Planning
Committee. Author, editor, and co~author of numerous publications, he
has been active in other professional activities in the transportation
field. He was undersecretary, Executive Office of Transportation and
Construction, Commonwealth of Massachusetts from 1975-1977. He was
associate professor at Harvard University, 1970-1975, and lecturer at
the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1969-1970. Mr. Brand has a
masters degree in civil engineering from the Massachusetts Institute
of Technology; he also attended the University of Vienna and the Swiss
Federal Institute of Technology.
Jose Femenia is a maritime engineering educator and an expert on
marine fuels and operations. Since 1974, he has been chairman of the
Engineering Department at the State University of New York (SUNY)
Maritime College, Fort Schuyler, New York. He is also a visiting
professor at the World Maritime University in Malmo, Sweden. His
research interests include marine power plant evaluation, ship
vibration, pollution control, and marine fuels. From 1979 to 1980, he
served on the National Research Council Committee on Alternate FUQ1S
for Maritime Use. He is a life member and past member of the
executive council of the Society of Naval Architects and Marine
Engineers. Mr. Femenia holds an M.S. degree in mechanical engineering
from the City University of New York (1967), and a B.E. in marine
engineering from the SUNY Maritime College (1964~.
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Ernst G. Frankel is professor of ocean systems at the
Massachusetts Institute of Technology and also ports, shipping and
aviation adviser to the World Bank. Author of over 100 papers on
shipbuilding, ship operations, port development, and other aspects of
ocean systems, Dr. Frankel has worked and consulted for numerous
shipbuilders, ship operators, government agencies, port
administrations, and manufacturing companies. He has authored texts
on both shipbuilding and shipping. His research and consulting
interests include ship production and fabrication, naval ship design
and operation, system reliability and maintainability, transport
system analysis, port planning and design, transportation economics,
port and coastal engineering, international shipping and shipbuilding,
shipyard management, and naval ship procurement. At MIT, he teaches
graduate courses in these areas as well as special courses to industry
and government executives. Dr. Frankel received a B.S. degree from
London University, a mechanical engineering certificate from MIT, an
M.B.A. degree from Boston University, and a Ph.D. from London
University. Dr. Frankel is a member of numerous professional
societies including the Society of Naval Architects and Marine
Engineers and the Royal Institute of Naval Architects.
Andrew E. Gibson is a shipping company executive, with
policy-level government experience. Since 1983, he has been chairman
of American Automar, Inc., an American ship owning and chartering
company. From 1979-1982, he was President of Delta Steamship Lines,
Inc., a leading American shipping company operating 24 vessels in
trade from the United States to Latin America. He has also been
president of Maher Terminals, Inc. (1975-1977), and Interstate Oil
Transport Co. (1973-1974~. From 1969-1972, Mr. Gibson served in the
Nixon administration as assistant secretary of commerce for maritime
affairs and then as assistant secretary of commerce for domestic and
international business. He has also served as an ambassador-level
international trade negotiator. Mr. Gibson is a member of the board
of directors of the Panama Canal Commission and the Industrial Policy
Advisory Committee of the Department of Commerce. He is also a
director of the American Bureau of Shipping. Mr. Gibson holds a B.A.
degree in economics from Brown University (1951~, and an M.B.A. degree
from New York University (1959~. ~
William J. Harris has been involved in materials science and
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industrial R&D for many years. He founded the Research and Test
Department of the Association of American Railroads and built this
department into a focal point of planning and coordination of
technical development for the railroad industry. Earlier in his
career, Dr. Harris worked on materials science problems and issues
while on the staff of 8attelle Memorial Institute and also during his
service with the Materials Advisory Board of the National Research
Council. His professional activities have included membership and
service with the Engineers Joint Council, the American Institute of
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Mining, Metallurgical and Petroleum Engineers, the Metallurgical
Society, and other organizations. He is a member of the National
Academy of Engineering, and has served on many National Research
Council study groups. Dr. Harris received a B.S. degree in chemical
engineering and an M.S. degree in engineering from Purdue University
in 1940, and an Sc.D. in Metallurgy from the Massachusetts Institute
of Technology in 1948. Dr. Harris retired from the Association of
American Railroads in 1985 and is currently distinguished professor of
transportation engineering at Texas A&M University.
John H. Leeper is concerned with technology development and
economic feasibility of maritime projects. He is president of the
engineering consulting firm of Phillips, Cartner ~ Co., which he
joined in 1985. Before that he was with Simat International, Ltd.,
where he directed projects on port and carrier marketing, intermodal
transportation, foreign-trade zones, and port and carrier financing.
He regularly validates economic and market analyses on new
transportation and maritime ventures. Prior to joining S;mat
International, Mr. Leeper was for several years a senior project
manager with the Maritime Transportation Research Board of the
National Research Council. Hr. Leeper is past chairman of the Panel
on Economic Analysis of Marine Transportation Systems of the Society
of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers, and is a member of a number
of other professional societies. He holds a B.S. degree in
transportation economics from the University of Colorado (1960) and an
M.B.A. degree from the American University (1961).
Frank W. Nolan' Jr. is an expert in marine terminal design and
operation. He spent 38 years with International Terminal Operating
Company, retiring in 1984 as vice-president of engineering and
purchasing. He is currently an associate of Container Transport
Technology Co., which provides engineering services and technical
management support in the areas of terminal development, container
handling and logistics ~ terminal management, and container and relate
transport equipment des ign . Mr . Nolan i s past chairman of the Cargo
Handling Panel of the Society of Naval Architects and Marine
Engineers. He is currently vice-chairman of the Internat tonal Cargo
Handling Coordination Association. Past service with the National
Research Council includes membership on the Committee on Ship
Operation R&D and the Committee on Intermodal Terminal Design.
Mr. Nolan has a B.S. degree in marine transportation from the
Massachusetts-Institute of Technology.
Edwin J. Petersen has 23 years' experience in ship construction,
repair, design, and R&D management, and 14 years' active service with
the U.S. Navy. Currently vice-president and general manager' Naval
Technology Division, Todd Pacific Shipyards Corporation, he
established and manages this new organizational element which was
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founded to develop and promote conceptually advanced naval ship
designs with emphasis on highly efficient design and construction
methods. He also develops and manages the corporation's R&D program.
His previous experience at Todd includes service as vice-president of
programs and resources, assistant general manager, and program manager
for frigate construction. Earlier in his career, Mr. Petersen was
associated with Designers and Planners, Inc., and Defoe Shipbuilding
Co. In the Navy, Mr. Petersen held a number of engineering duty
assignments, including project management and waterfront supervision
of construction and repair at naval and private shipyards.
Mr. Petersen is a member of the American Society of Naval Engineers as
well as the Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers. He
recently stepped down from the chairmanship of the Ship Production
Committee of that society. Mr. Petersen holds a B.S. degree in
engineering from the U.S. Naval Academy and an M.S. degree in naval
architecture and marine engineering from MIT.
Milton Pikarsky is an engineer and manager with broad experience
in transportation system research and operations. Currently a
distinguished professor at City College of New York, other academic
appointments he has held include director of transportation research
and research professor, Illinois Institute of Technology Research
Institute, and adjunct professor at the University of Illinois at
Chicago. Professor Pikarsky has worked as a public works civil
engineer, and has been commissioner of public works for the City of
Chicago. He has also been chairman of the Chicago Transit Authority.
Professor Pikarsky served on the Transportation Advisory Committee of
the Federal Energy Administration. He was elected a member of the
National Academy of Engineering in 1973, has served on the NAE
Committee on Public Engineering Policy, and currently serves on the
Governing Board of the National Research Council. He has also been
chairman of the Transportation Research Board and chairman of the
National Academy of Engineering Bay Area Rapid Transit Committee.
Professor Pikarsky was elected Chicago's Engineer of the Year (1968)
and Civil Engineer of 1970, Illinois Section of American Society of
Civil Engineers. He has authored two books and a number of technical
papers on the subjects of public works and urban transportation policy
and management.
Robert N. Steiner is an expert in marine terminals and ports. He
has served with the Port Authority of New York since 1967. He is
currently deputy director of the port department, where he directs the
planning, maintenance, operation, promotion, and development of marine
terminal facilities. Early in his career, he sailed as a deck officer
in the U.S. merchant marine and was employed by Sea-Land Service in
the marine operations and marine terminals departments. Mr. Steiner
is a member of a number of professional and trade organizations. He
graduated in 1962 from the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy at Kings Point
with a B.S. degree in marine transportation.
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Robert J. Taylor is an expert in technology development for the
merchant marine. He served in the tanker department of Exxon
International Company for 20 years . He joined Exxon as a project
engineer for R&D, and held a series of increasingly responsible
positions including manager of R&D, design managers manager of
construction and design, and technical manager. He retired in 1985
from the position of vice-president responsible for all Exxon marine
technical activities, including design and construction programs, R&D,
and technical services for the operating fleet. Before he joined
Exxon, Mr. Taylor was a design and research engineer with the Maritime
Administration and served with the Army and the merchant marine. He
is a member of the Technical Committee of the American Bureau of
Shipping and is a member and past chairman of the Shipbuilding
Standards Committee of the American Society for Testing and
Materials. He served previously on the National Research Council's
Committee on Ship Structures . Mr. Taylor received a B.S. degree in
naval architecture and marine engineering from the University of
Michigan (1956) and an M.S. degree in ocean engineering from Stevens
Institute of Technology (1959).
John F. Wing has extensive experience in transportation systems
and operations. He is senior vice-president, Booz, Allen & Hamilton,
and is manager of the firm's Transportation Consulting Division. His
personal consulting practice is in the maritime field, where he
directs studies of economic analysis and new technology evaluation for
liner and bulk fleets, market research for marine equipment, manning,
development and feasibility for seaports, evaluation of barge versus
rail movement, marine safety and risk analysis, and other
marine-related policy, technical, and economic evaluations.
Mr. Wing's early professional experience included engineering assign-
ments with Alcoa Steamship Company and ship design with Bethlehem
Steel's Shipbuilding Division. Mr. Wing has lectured on
transportation economics at the University of Michigan and at Clemson
University, and has presented papers for the Society of Naval
Architects and Marine Engineers and the Society of Automotive
Engineers. He is a past chairman of the Marine Board of the National
Research Council. Or. Wing received his B. S. degree in naval
architecture and marine engineering from the Massachusetts Institute
of Technology and his M.B.A. degree from Harvard University.
_ Peter Young is vice-president of marine operations for
American President Lines, Ltd. He is an expert on ship operation and
fleet management. Mr. Young is currently responsible for all fleet
operations, maintenance and repair, fuel purchasing, vessel design,
acquisition, and construction. Since joining APL in 1979, he has
served as director of vessel maintenance and repair, managing director
of breakbulk services, and managing director of the Taiwan region.
Prior to 1979, Mr. Young spent 3 years with Seaworthy Systems as
manager of marine systems. He additionally held technical positions
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for five Years In the m~rlne applic~tlon of gas turbines and related
fuel R&D with united Technologies Corporatlon after ~ 2-Ye~r stlat as
~ licensed seagol~g marine engineer. He is an engineering graduate of
the a. s . Merchant Marine Academy' class of lg6g. In 1972, he cbtelned
an M.S. degree in management from Rensselaer Polytechnlc Instltute.
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