David Robert Williams: key obituary facts
Is David Robert Williams dead? Yes. David Robert Williams died on June 2, 2026, at age 71.
Cause of death: David Robert Williams's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.
What was David Robert Williams known for?
He was an American aerospace and mechanical engineer, fellow of the American Physical Society.
More about David Robert Williams
Gender: male.
Born: October 2, 1954.
David Robert Williams, an American aerospace and mechanical engineer and fellow of the American Physical Society, died on June 2, 2026.
He spent 42 years at the Illinois Institute of Technology, where he served as professor emeritus, research professor and professor of mechanical and aerospace engineering. Born on October 2, 1954, in Denison, Texas, while his father was in the Air Force, Williams grew up largely in Valdosta, Georgia.
He earned a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from Stevens Institute of Technology in 1976, then completed a master’s degree and doctorate in fluid dynamics at Princeton University in 1979 and 1982, respectively.