John Fisher Kennedy – student and statesman of hydraulic engineering

摘要: ABSTRACTJohn Fisher Kennedy (1933–1991) had a remarkably accomplished career in hydraulic engineering, including his service as President of the International Association for Hydraulic Research (1980–1983). Though alluvial river behaviour was hydraulics topic closest to heart, also made scholarly contributions other topics: notably, thermal and ice processes, design operation thermal- hydro-power plants, well various structures. He an energetic entrepreneurial spirit engaging communicator, often speaking writing about progress history hydraulics, leadership hydraulics. Additionally, bibliophile he always keen share knowledge culture, history, music. His impressive marked by many achievements being one youngest engineers ever elected prestigious US National Academy Engineering. We reflect upon Kennedy's work qualities t...