Leo Mandelkern

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Leo Mandelkern (23 February 1922 - 31 May 2006)[1] was a polymer chemist and professor known for his contributions to the understanding of polymer crystallization,[2] and for his contributions to education.

Personal

Mandelkern was born on February 23, 1922 in New York city. He was raised there, and attended public schools. He served as a meterologist during World War II. He died on May 31, 2006.

Education

  • 1942 A.B., Chemistry, Cornell University
  • 1949 Ph.D., Chemistry, Cornell University, supervised by Frank Long

Career

  • 1949 - 1952 Research Associate, Cornell University, supervised by Paul Flory[3]
  • 1952 - 1962 Physical Chemist, National Bureau of Standards
  • 1962 - 2006 Professor of Chemistry, Florida State University
  • 1970 - 1974 Associate Director, Institute of Molecular Biophysics, Florida State University

Awards and Recognitions

  • 1957 Medal Award for Meritorious Service, United States Department of Commerce, National Bureau of Standards
  • 1958 Arthur S. Fleming Award, Washington DC Junior Chamber of Commerce
  • 1975 Witco Award in Polymer Chemistry, American Chemical Society
  • 1984 Florida Award, American Chemical Society, Lakeland, Florida
  • 1984 Mettler Award, North American Thermal Analysis Society
  • 1993 - Charles Goodyear Medal from the ACS Rubber Division
  • 1994 - Paul J. Flory Polymer Education Award [4]

References

  1. ↑ Bohning, James J. "Leo Mandelkern". Chemical Heritage Foundation. Retrieved 7 Dec 2013. 
  2. ↑ Mandelkern, Leo (1993). "Role of elastomers in the study of polymer crystallization". Rubber Chemistry and Technology 66 (3): G61–G75. 
  3. ↑ Mark, James E.; Mattice, Wayne L. (1987). "Leo Mandelkern, One of the Pioneers of Polymer Science". Macromolecules 20 (2): 235–236. doi:10.1021/ma00168a600. 
  4. ↑ "Leo Mandelkern". Retrieved 7 Dec 2013. 
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