Daniel Francis Walczyk
Mechanical engineer
Born Oct. 9, 1963, Syracuse (NY), U.S.; son of Robert and Eugenia (Bulawa).
Education: Associate of Science (A.S.), Onondaga Community College, Syracuse, 1985; Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (B.S.M.E.), Syracuse University, 1987; Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering (M.S.M.E.), Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy (NY), 1991; Ph.D. (in mechanical engineering), Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Cambridge, 1995; registered professional engineer, State of New York.
Career: mechanical designer, Schneider Packaging Equipment Company, Brewerton (NY), 1982-86; mechanical engineer, General Electric Company (GE) Sonar System Division, Syracuse, 1987-89, General Electric Company (GE) Research & Development Laboratory, Schenectady (NY), 1990-91; research assistant, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, 1990-91, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), 1991 -.
Author: 7 scientific papers; 1 patent, 1993.
Member of: American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME); Society of Automotive Engineers.
Honors: top mechanical engineering academic achievement award, Syracuse University, 1987; honorary mention, American Aluminum Association, 1987.
Affiliation: Republican. Roman Catholic.
Languages: English, German.
Hobbies: jazz drumming, basketball, camping.
Home: 48 Walnut Street #B, Somerville, MA 02143.
From: "Who's Who in Polish America" 1st Edition 1996-1997, Boleslaw Wierzbianski editor; Bicentennial Publishing Corporation, New York, NY, 1996.