Friday, March 25, 2011

Professor Vukan R. Vuchic, Docteur Honoris Causa

On March 10, 2011, CNAM presented Professor Vukan R. Vuchic with the title of Honorary Doctorate. Born in 1935 in Belgrade, Vukan R. Vuchic graduated from the University of Belgrade in 1960. He began his career as an engineer in Europe before moving to the United States where he graduated in 1965 with a PhD from the University of Berkeley. He obtained American citizenship in 1968, and has become the international academic reference for engineering of onboard systems applied to transportation. Professor at the University of Pennsylvania. Prof. Vuchic is now in charge of the UPS Foundation Chair dedicated to this theme. Through his expert advisory role with companies and public authorities, Vukan R. Vuchic has greatly influenced the construction of urban transport networks throughout the world. He is among the engineers who have received the highest number of distinctions in this century and is the author of many international publications and reference books. 
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