Advanced Materials R & D—Planning for the Future
1989; Volume: 1; Issue: 2 Linguagem: Inglês
10.1002/adma.19890010202
ISSN1521-4095
Autores Tópico(s)Technology Assessment and Management
ResumoAdvanced MaterialsVolume 1, Issue 2 p. 39-45 Editorial Essay Advanced Materials R & D—Planning for the Future Dr. James Economy, Dr. James Economy IBM Almaden Research Center 650 Harry Road, San Jose, CA 95 120-6099 (USA) received his BS from Wayne State University (1950), his PhD from the University of Maryland under Professor W. J. Bailey (1954) and was a research associate at the University of Illinois (1954-1956) with Professor C. S. Marvel. He worked at Allied Chemical as a general research leader on polyolefin research from 1956-1960. From 1960-1975 he was Manager of Chemistry and of the Research Branch in the R & D Division of the Carborundum Co. From 1975-1989, he was Manager of the Polymer Science and Technology Department in the Research Division of IBM. Just now, in February 1989, he joins the faculty of the University of Illinois as Professor and Head of the Materials Science and Engineering Department. He has carried out research on high temperature polymers, flame resistant materials, high performance composites and advanced materials for microelectronic devices. He has received a number of distinguished awards including the AIC Chemical Pioneer Award (1987), ACS Phillips Medal (1985), the Southern Research Burn Institute Award (1976), Schoelkopf Medal (1972). and 14 IR 100 Awards for Outstanding Technical Developments in American Industry. He has published over 150 technical papers and received more than 70 US patents. He has served on numerous government committees and was chairman of the Polymer Division of the American Chemical Society (1985). He is a member of the National Academy of Engineering, the National Materials Advisory Board (since 1984) and is the USA representative to IUPAC's Macromolecular Division (since 1985).Search for more papers by this author Dr. James Economy, Dr. James Economy IBM Almaden Research Center 650 Harry Road, San Jose, CA 95 120-6099 (USA) received his BS from Wayne State University (1950), his PhD from the University of Maryland under Professor W. J. Bailey (1954) and was a research associate at the University of Illinois (1954-1956) with Professor C. S. Marvel. He worked at Allied Chemical as a general research leader on polyolefin research from 1956-1960. From 1960-1975 he was Manager of Chemistry and of the Research Branch in the R & D Division of the Carborundum Co. From 1975-1989, he was Manager of the Polymer Science and Technology Department in the Research Division of IBM. Just now, in February 1989, he joins the faculty of the University of Illinois as Professor and Head of the Materials Science and Engineering Department. He has carried out research on high temperature polymers, flame resistant materials, high performance composites and advanced materials for microelectronic devices. He has received a number of distinguished awards including the AIC Chemical Pioneer Award (1987), ACS Phillips Medal (1985), the Southern Research Burn Institute Award (1976), Schoelkopf Medal (1972). and 14 IR 100 Awards for Outstanding Technical Developments in American Industry. He has published over 150 technical papers and received more than 70 US patents. He has served on numerous government committees and was chairman of the Polymer Division of the American Chemical Society (1985). He is a member of the National Academy of Engineering, the National Materials Advisory Board (since 1984) and is the USA representative to IUPAC's Macromolecular Division (since 1985).Search for more papers by this author First published: 1989 https://doi.org/10.1002/adma.19890010202 AboutPDF ToolsRequest permissionExport citationAdd to favoritesTrack citation ShareShare Give accessShare full text accessShare full-text accessPlease review our Terms and Conditions of Use and check box below to share full-text version of article.I have read and accept the Wiley Online Library Terms and Conditions of UseShareable LinkUse the link below to share a full-text version of this article with your friends and colleagues. Learn more.Copy URL Share a linkShare onFacebookTwitterLinked InRedditWechat Volume1, Issue21989Pages 39-45 RelatedInformation
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