Alexander Zeitlin

Alexander Zeitlin, aka Alexander Semyonovich Zeitlin (1946 - 2008)
Alexander was born on July 2nd, 1946 in the city of Zhukovsky, suburbs of Moscow. His father Semyon Israel Zeitlin was a scientist who left a distinguished imprint on the Soviet pre and post war Space and Military technology and later was a professor of Physics and Mathematics at some of the top Moscow Universities. His Mother Bertha Steinman was an editor of the first Soviet Thesaurus and an active social worker before, during and after the Second World War.

Alexander served in the Russian Army specializing in radio-relay communication. In 1966 graduated Radio-Technique Faculty of Moscow College of Electronics, with brilliant marks and BS degree in electronics and electro-mechanics. In 1969 received MS degree in mechanical engineering at the same school. In 1975 received Ph.D. degree in Computer Science, Metrology and Analytical Mechanics at the Institute of Machine's Theory of Russian Academy of Sciences. In 1978 received a secondary Ph.D. degree in the Theory of Machines at the same Institute.

From 1969 through 1980 he worked as a Senior Engineer at a Research & Development Center of the Machine-Tool Industry of the USSR (Moscow, Russia). From 1978 - 1985 as a Researcher at the Institute for the Theory of Machines of Russian Academy of Sciences and Institute of Physics (Moscow, Russia). From 1981-1989 as the Manager of Research Sector at the Central Science and Research Institute of Electro-Energy (Moscow, Russia) . Alexander was a member of Technical Committee at the Russian Ministry of Energy and a member of informal Soviet Jewish Cultural Committee.

In 1989 Alexander emigrated with his family to US, where in following years he worked as an Advanced Gear Research Manager for some of the top Automotive and Engineer Companies: Ford, Daimler, American Axle, Brown & Sharpe and Daina Corp. Quickly he became known and referred to in scientific circles as the Guru of Precision Measurements and Gear Analysis. Particularly at Ford he designed and developed radically new axles for Jaguar S-Type (Ford), Ford Lincoln LS (Ford), Ford Mustang, Ford T-Bird cars. Developed considerably new methods of precise measurement. At Daimler he worked on automotive axles analysis and advanced Gear design for various Heavy Duty trucks.

Alexander was awarded by Ford Motor Company for his inventions in 1995 and 1994. Was a standing member Member of SAE, ESD, ASME. Member of SAE Axle Standard Committee. Member of USA National Gear Metrology Committee, responsible for implementation of new measuring methods in USA automotive industry. Throughout his career Alexander published more than 30 scientific publications and patents of USA and Russia in the area of Machine’s Dynamics, Stress Analysis, Precision Machines Metrology, Gear Design and Measurement, computer applications for control and data acquisition. Performed 35 works, connected with the development of new measuring and computer control systems, devices and NC machines of new and advanced technology.

Alexander was an active Freemason. He was initiated as E.A. in Oak Park Craftsman Lodge 591 in 1991. Passed through Fellowcraft degree 1992, later that year was raised in Sublime Degree of Master Mason. Received 32 Degree in Scottish Rite in 1993.

He played piano and a violin since the early childhood, loved the Classics and Jewish songs. Was deeply erudite in the field of Russian and Soviet History, Military History, Precise Mechanics, Freemasonry, Jewish Culture and History. Enjoyed photography and had a passion for collecting designer pens. Traveled quite a bit and been to Israel, Mexico,Germany where he had many friends. Last year of his life he traveled to China, the country whose culture he so admired, and visited the Great Wall of China, a dream of his.

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