Richard H. Gallagher

Richard H. Gallagher
Born(1927-11-17)November 17, 1927
New York City, U.S.
DiedSeptember 30, 1997(1997-09-30) (aged 69)
Tucson, Arizona, U.S.
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 Hugo Gallagher (November 17, 1927 – September 30, 1997) was an American civil and aerospace engineer. He served as provost of the Worcester Polytechnic Institute from 1984 to 1988 and then as the 14th president of Clarkson University from 1988 to 1995.

Throughout his academic career, Gallagher supervised many doctoral students, including Henry T. Yang (the longest-serving chancellor at the University of California) and Chang San-cheng (premier of Taiwan).

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