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1937
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2012
G. Richard Huguenin Obituary
Dr. Huguenin, born Nov. 6, 1937, in East Stroudsburg, Penn., received a Bachelor of Science degree in Physics from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 1959 and a Doctor of Philosophy degree in Astronomy from Harvard University in 1963. He was elected to the Harvard Society of Fellows from 1960 to 1963. He held faculty positions at Harvard University from 1963 to 1968, and the University of Massachusetts at Amherst from 1968 to 1982. While at Harvard he also directed Harvard's Space Radio Astronomy program from 1963 until 1968, and at the University of Massachusetts he served as Chairman of the Physics and Astronomy Department, and was Founder and Director of the Five College Radio Astronomy Observatory.
As a pioneer in the field of Millimeter Wavelength Radio Astronomy, Dr. Huguenin authored numerous professional and technical publications, and received several professional honors, including the Bart J. Bok Prize, Distinguished Visiting Professorship at Sweden's Chalmers University of Technology, honorary Doctor of Science degree from the University of Massachusetts, and Senior Fellow of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers.
In 1982, he left the academic community to found several corporations in the millimeter wave technology industry, including Millitech, Inc., Millivision, Inc., Millimetrix, LLC, and Millivision, LLC, where he served in senior executive management positions.
An avid sailor, gardener and lover of music, Dr. Huguenin retired in 2002, and moved from his residence in Marion, Mass. to Sedro-Woolley.
Dr. Huguenin is survived by his brother, Robert and wife, Nancy; his cousin Nancy, and husband, Boyd; his wife, Ellen and his son, Paul, and his fiancée, April.
There will be a small private service in Stroudsburg, Penn., followed by internment at the Moravian Cemetery in Canadensis, Penn., on Dec. 18, 2012.
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Memories and Condolences
for G. Richard Huguenin
Skip Cusack
March 7, 2023
I still miss Richard. With some people it's just that way. A prodigious intellect, a kind manner and a robust sense of humor all made him a most agreeable companion and colleague.
Paul
December 6, 2022
I think often of Richard and the impact he had on me and on astronomy. It is hard to believe he's been gone for a decade.
Paul Goldsmith
December 6, 2021
I still think of Richard often and would love to be able to ask him questions and get guidance on many topics. He was an inspiration.
Anna Xia
December 19, 2012
Miss you, the great nice and kind person.
Al Paladino
December 14, 2012
Richard was truly a pioneer in his chosen field. I had the good fortune of working with Richard shortly after he founded Millitech in 1983. It was a challenging time which much was accomplished. Richard was so very innovative and contributed greatly to millimeter wave technology.
Wayne Pleasant
December 14, 2012
Richard was able to motivate a team to do both the impossible and incredible.
Richard ca. 1969 in dark glasses supervising construction of meter-wave telescope in Quabbin
December 13, 2012
Robert Hallock
December 13, 2012
Richard was a pioneer and a leader; innovative and creative. He had the vision to create new things and the drive and energy to move through obstacles to accomplish his goals. He and his close colleagues elevated Astronomy to be one of the first major research areas at UMass Amherst with national visibility.
Paul Goldsmith
December 12, 2012
Richard Huguenin was a leader in radio astronomy and an inspiration to meany, including myself. I admired his dedication to his work and appreciated his love of family and sailing.
Paul Huguenin
December 12, 2012
Nice photo, Bill. I don't believe I've seen you since I was a toddler. He'll be missed.
Richard Huguenin as member of Board of Trustees
Bill Irvine
December 12, 2012
Richard was a wonderful pioneer in radio astronomy for the University of Massachusetts
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