James J. Tietjen, American scientist and businessman, Died at 83

James Joseph Tietjen was born on March 29, 1933, and died on August 10, 2016.

He was an American scientist and businessman.

He was dean of the Wesley J. Howe School of Technology Management at Stevens Institute of Technology from 1996 to 2000, and was president and CEO of SRI International from 1990 to 1994.

He earned a B.S. in chemistry from Iona College, and an MS and a Ph.D. in physical chemistry from Pennsylvania State University.

He was an executive of the David Sarnoff Research Center (previously known as RCA Laboratories) from 1985 to 1990.

James also served as a director of C-COR and SynQuest.

From 1990 to 1994, he was the president and CEO of SRI International.

Between July 1996 to August 2000, James was the dean of the Wesley J. Howe School of Technology Management at Stevens Institute of Technology.

James died at his home in Belle Mead, New Jersey.

James J. Tietjen passed away at 83 years old.