Gerald L. Wilson
Corporate Officer/Principal at Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Profile
Dr. Wilson is the Vannevar Bush Professor of Engineering at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and the former Dean of the School of Engineering at MIT.
Dr. Wilson has served on MIT’s faculty since 1965 and currently serves as a Professor of Electrical and Mechanical Engineering.
He also served as the Chairman of the Science Advisory Board of General Motors Corporation and as the Chairman of the Science Advisory Board of Pratt and Whitney, a division of United Technologies Corporation.
He is a director of NSTAR and Analogic Corporation, and an Advisor for NGP Energy Technology Partners.
Dr. Wilson received his BS and MS in Electrical Engineering and his Sc.D.
in Mechanical Engineering from MIT.
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Dr. Gerald L.
Wilson is the former dean of the School of Engineering at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and the Vannevar Bush Professor of Engineering at MIT.
Dr. Wilson has served on MIT's faculty since 1965 and currently is a professor emeritus of electrical and mechanical engineering.
He also chairs the Science and Technology Advisory Council of Cummins, Inc. and the Technical Advisory Committee for Pratt & Whitney.
He was previously chief engineer for Carrier Corporation while on leave from MIT.
Dr. Wilson has been a trustee of NSTAR, a Massachusetts-based utility company, since 1999.
He previously served as a director of Evergreen Solar, Inc. (2005 to 2007) and SatCon Technology Corporation (2001 to 2005).
Gerald L. Wilson active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
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| Massachusetts Institute of Technology | Corporate Officer/Principal | 01/01/1965 |
Former positions of Gerald L. Wilson
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| ANALOGIC CORPORATION | Director/Board Member | 23/01/2012 |
Evergreen Solar, Inc.
 Evergreen Solar, Inc. SemiconductorsElectronic Technology Evergreen Solar, Inc. develops, manufactures and markets solar power products. The company manufactures multi-crystalline silicon wafers utilizing, its String Ribbon proprietary wafer technology. It sells solar panels using domestic and international distributors, system integrators, project developers and other resellers, who often add value through system design by incorporating solar panels with inverters and other electronics, mounting structures, and wiring systems. The company markets its products through trade shows, on-going distribution partner communications, promotional material, website, direct mail, and advertising. Its products are sold to customers primarily in Europe. Evergreen Solar was in August 1994 and is headquartered in Marlborough, MA. | Director/Board Member | 01/02/2008 |
| SATCON TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION | Director/Board Member | 28/01/2005 |
The Pratt & Whitney Co., Inc.
 The Pratt & Whitney Co., Inc. Aerospace & DefenseElectronic Technology The Pratt & Whitney Co., Inc. designs, manufactures, and services aircraft engines and auxiliary power units. It offers commercial engine, military engine, and auxiliary power units. The company was founded by Frederick Rentschler in 1925 and is headquartered in East Hartford, CT. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Massachusetts Technology Collaborative
 Massachusetts Technology Collaborative Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Massachusetts Technology Collaborative is a public economic development organization. It specializes in innovation, economic development, cluster development, international economic development, big data, eHealth, regional economic development, state government, digital health, robotics, technology, cybersecurity, advanced manufacturing, R&D, broadband, electronic medical records, electronic health records and healthcare technology. The company was founded in 1982 and is headquartered in Westborough, MA. | Director/Board Member | - |
Training of Gerald L. Wilson
| Massachusetts Institute of Technology | Doctorate Degree |
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| Private companies | 6 |
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NSTAR
 NSTAR Electric UtilitiesUtilities NSTAR provided electric and gas utilities. The company was founded on April 20, 1999 and is headquartered in Boston, MA. | Utilities |
Analogic Corp.
 Analogic Corp. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Analogic Corp. engages in the business of designing, development manufacturing, and supporting technically advanced and cost-effective imaging and detection, and power and automation solutions for security, healthcare, and other high-end industrial markets. The firm is also involved in the innovation in the field of computed tomography. The company was founded by Bernard Marshall Gordon on November 27, 1967 and is headquartered in Peabody, MA. | Health Technology |
Evergreen Solar, Inc.
Evergreen Solar, Inc. SemiconductorsElectronic Technology Evergreen Solar, Inc. develops, manufactures and markets solar power products. The company manufactures multi-crystalline silicon wafers utilizing, its String Ribbon proprietary wafer technology. It sells solar panels using domestic and international distributors, system integrators, project developers and other resellers, who often add value through system design by incorporating solar panels with inverters and other electronics, mounting structures, and wiring systems. The company markets its products through trade shows, on-going distribution partner communications, promotional material, website, direct mail, and advertising. Its products are sold to customers primarily in Europe. Evergreen Solar was in August 1994 and is headquartered in Marlborough, MA. | Electronic Technology |
Massachusetts Technology Collaborative
Massachusetts Technology Collaborative Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Massachusetts Technology Collaborative is a public economic development organization. It specializes in innovation, economic development, cluster development, international economic development, big data, eHealth, regional economic development, state government, digital health, robotics, technology, cybersecurity, advanced manufacturing, R&D, broadband, electronic medical records, electronic health records and healthcare technology. The company was founded in 1982 and is headquartered in Westborough, MA. | Commercial Services |
Satcon Technology Corp.
 Satcon Technology Corp. SemiconductorsElectronic Technology Satcon Technology Corp. operates as a energy and power company. It provides system design services for utility-scale renewable energy plants. The firm designs and delivers advanced power conversion solutions that enable producers of renewable energy to convert clean energy into grid-connected and reliable electrical power. The company was founded by David B. Eisenhaure in February 1985 and is headquartered in Boston, MA. | Electronic Technology |
The Pratt & Whitney Co., Inc.
The Pratt & Whitney Co., Inc. Aerospace & DefenseElectronic Technology The Pratt & Whitney Co., Inc. designs, manufactures, and services aircraft engines and auxiliary power units. It offers commercial engine, military engine, and auxiliary power units. The company was founded by Frederick Rentschler in 1925 and is headquartered in East Hartford, CT. | Electronic Technology |
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