Leo Mandelkern (23 February 1922 – 31 May 2006) was a polymer chemist and professor known for his contributions to the understanding of

polymer crystallization Crystallization of polymers is a process associated with partial alignment of their molecular chains. These chains fold together and form ordered regions called lamellae, which compose larger spheroidal structures named spherulites. Polymers ca ...

, 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 meteorologist 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

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Career

* 1949 - 1952 Research Associate, Cornell University, supervised by

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* 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 recognition

* 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

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* 1994 - Paul J. Flory Polymer Education Award

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Mandelkern, Leo Polymer scientists and engineers 1922 births 2006 deaths Cornell University alumni