He was appointed associate professor of physics in 1947 , became a full professor in 1956 , was named chairman of the physics department in 1956 .
He was became dean of the College of Engineering in 1959 .
He was appointed associate professor of physics in 1947 , became a full professor in 1956 , was named chairman of the physics department in 1956 , and became dean of the College of Engineering in 1959 .