Leo Mandelkern

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]