Richard H. Gallagher

Richard H. Gallagher
BornNovember 17, 1927
DiedSeptember 30, 1997
Alma materNew York University (BS, MS)
University of Buffalo (PhD)
Known forContributions to finite element theory
Awards
  • National Academy of Engineering (1983)
  • Worcester Reed Warner Medal (1985)
  • Benjamin Garver Lamme Award (1990)
  • Structures, Structural Dynamics and Materials Award (1990)
  • ASME Medal (1993)
  • John Von Neumann Medal (1995)
Scientific career
FieldsCivil engineering
Aerospace engineering
Doctoral studentsHenry T. Yang
Chang San-cheng

Richard H. Gallagher (November 17, 1927 – September 30, 1997) was an American civil and aerospace engineer, researcher and president of Clarkson University from 1988 to 1995.