Leo Mandelkern Explained

Leo Mandelkern (23 February 1922 – 31 May 2006)^{[1] [2]} was a polymer chemist and professor known for his contributions to the understanding of polymer crystallization,^[3] 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 Frank Long

Career

• 1949 - 1952 Research Associate, Cornell University, supervised by Paul Flory^[4]
• 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 ACS Rubber Division
• 1994 - Paul J. Flory Polymer Education Award ^[5]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Center for Oral History. Leo Mandelkern . .
2. Book: Bohning, James J.. Leo Mandelkern, Transcript of an Interview Conducted by James J. Bohning at Florida State University on 28 April 1986 . 28 April 1986 . Philadelphia, PA. .
3. Mandelkern. Leo. Role of elastomers in the study of polymer crystallization. Rubber Chemistry and Technology. 1993. 66. 3. G61–G75. 10.5254/0035-9475-66.3.g61.
4. Mark. James E.. Mattice, Wayne L. . Leo Mandelkern, One of the Pioneers of Polymer Science. Macromolecules. 1987. 20. 2. 235–236. 10.1021/ma00168a600. 1987MaMol..20..235M .
5. Web site: Leo Mandelkern. 7 Dec 2013.