Lanny D. Schmidt
American physical chemist (1938-2020)
Lanny D. Schmidt (May 6, 1938 – March 27, 2020)[1] was an American chemist, inventor and author. He was the Regents Professor of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science at the University of Minnesota. He was well known for his work in surface science, chemical reaction engineering, catalysis, and renewable energy.
Lanny D. Schmidt | |
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 Lanny D. Schmidt | |
| Born | May 6, 1938 |
| Died | March 27, 2020 (aged 81) |
| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | University of Chicago Wheaton College |
| Known for | Catalytic Partial Oxidation reactive flash volatilization, millisecond reactors, detailed chemistry, and thermochemical biomass conversion. |
| Awards | Humboldt Prize (Germany, 1994) National Academy of Engineering (1994) Parravano Award (Michigan Catalysis Society, 1987) |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Chemistry, chemical engineering |
| Institutions | University of Minnesota |
| Doctoral advisor | Robert Gomer |
| Notable students | Yannís G. Kevrekidis, Raymond Gorte, Bob McCabe, Maria Flytzani-Stephanopoulos, Dionisios Vlachos, Paul Dauenhauer |
References
change- ↑ "In Memoriam: Lanny Schmidt, Regents Professor Emeritus". Retrieved 29 March 2020.
Other websites
change- Schmidt Research Group at the University of Minnesota
- Lanny D. Schmidt Biographical Documentary (Part one on YouTube) (Part two on YouTube)
- Scientific American: 50 scientific leaders of 2004
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