Philip Sporn
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Philip Sporn (November 25, 1896 in Folotwin, Austria ā January 23, 1978 in New York City) was an Austrian electrical engineer known for his work as the president and chief executive officer of the American Gas and Electric Company. He received the IEEE Edison Medal for "contributions to the art of economical and dependable power generation and transmission".[2]
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Born | (1896-11-25)November 25, 1896 Folotwin, Austria |
Died | January 23, 1978(1978-01-23) (aged 81) |
Nationality | Austrian |
Alma mater | Columbia University |
Awards | IEEE Edison Medal (1945) John Fritz Medal (1956) ASME Medal (1962) Wilhelm Exner Medal (1963)[1] Faraday Medal (1969) |
Scientific career | |
Fields | Electrical engineering |
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