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EDWIN N. LIGHTFOOT JR.
Pages 240-245

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From page 241...
... PALSSON, AND STUART L COOPER E DWIN NIBLOCK LIGHTFOOT JR., Hilldale ­ Professor ­meritus of Chemical Engineering at the University of E ­Wisconsin–Madison, passed away October 2, 2017, at the age of 92.
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From page 242...
... Separate from his renown as an author of BSL, Ed established a reputation as a brilliant researcher who, during his career of more than 50 years at Wisconsin, advanced the frontiers of an extraordinarily diverse range of highly inter­disciplinary research topics. At the core was a pioneering research program in biochemical engineering, true to Hougen's original guidance, that included collaborations with colleagues in disciplines ranging from medicine to environmental engineering.
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From page 243...
... That the modern biotechnology industry was born near the midpoint of his career made his insightful opinions highly visible as this major industry sector took shape. Ed's research contributions beyond the biological sphere were also significant, including fundamental questions related to transport mechanisms.
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From page 244...
... In 1992 he was recognized as a founding fellow of the American Institute of Medical and Biological Engineers, as well as a fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. In 2004 he was selected for the National Medal of Science "For his innovative research and leadership in transport phenomena focusing on biochemical and biomedical engi ­ neering with application to blood oxygenation, b ­ ioseparation techniques, and diabetic responses." He received honorary doctorates from the University of Trondheim and the Danish Technical University.
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From page 245...
... LIGHTFOOT JR. 245 had a deep concern for those in need and was always a cheerful, warm, and generous man.
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