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Neal R. Amundson 1926-2011
Pages 20-23

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... aMUNdsoN, cullen Professor emeritus of chemical and Biomolecular engineering and professor of mathematics at the University of Houston, passed away peacefully on february 16, 2011, at the age of 95. He was a transformational figure, considered by many to be the most prominent and influential chemical engineering educator in the United states.
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... His professional leadership roles included chairing the National research council committee that prepared the report titled Frontiers in Chemical Engineering: Research Needs and Opportunities (1988) , which charted new directions and expansions for the profession, such as materials science and bioengineering.
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... amundson joined the department of chemical engineering at the University of Houston in 1977 and led to its prominence as well. during his career, amundson received a large number of prestigious awards from professional societies, such as the american institute of chemical engineers, the american society of engineering education, and the american chemical society.


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