James J. Duderstadt | |
|---|---|
 Duderstadt in 2015 | |
| 11th President of the University of Michigan | |
| In office 1988–1996 | |
| Preceded by | Harold Tafler Shapiro |
| Succeeded by | Lee Bollinger |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 5, 1942 Fort Madison, Iowa, U.S. |
| Died | August 21, 2024 (aged 81) Ann Arbor, Michigan, U.S. |
| Alma mater | Yale University (BA) California Institute of Technology (MS, PhD) |
| Profession | Professor |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Physics |
| Thesis | The theory of neutron wave propagation (1968) |
James Johnson Duderstadt (December 5, 1942 – August 21, 2024) was an American academic administrator who served as the 11th President of the University of Michigan from 1988 to 1996.
Duderstadt was elected a member of the National Academy of Engineering in 1987 for significant contributions to nuclear science and engineering relating to fission and fusion energy systems and reactor theory and design.
On April 30, 2015, the National Science Board announced that James Duderstadt would receive its Vannevar Bush Award. Duderstadt was recognized for his leadership in science and technology and his substantial contributions to the welfare of the nation through public service activities in science, technology and public policy.
He held the title of President Emeritus and University Professor of Science and Engineering at the University of Michigan.