Degrees
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Post-doctoral in Physical Chemistry, University of Basel (Switzerland)
(1974)
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Ph.D. in Chemistry, Rutgers University (1971)
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B.S., The Pennsylvania State University (1965)
Professional Experience
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1997-Present Director, UF Biomedical Engineering Program (Interim first
year)
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1981-Present Materials Science and Engineering Dept., University of Florida,
Gainesville, FL (Professor since 1988)
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1974-1981 Staff Scientist, Central Research Dept., DuPont Co., Wilmington,
DE
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1967-1969 Teaching Assistant, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ
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1965-1967 Quality Control Chemist, White Laboratories (pharmaceutical company),
Kenilworth, NJ
Professional Membership
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American Association for Advancement of Science (AAAS)
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American Chemical Society (ACS)
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Polymer Chemistry Division
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Polymeric Materials Science and Engineering Division
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Society of Biomaterials
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Membership Committee (1995-present)
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Awards Committee (1996-1997)
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American Institute of Medical and Biological Engineers (AIMBE) Academic
Council (1997-1998)
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Professional Activities and Honors
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Phi Lambda Upsilon. Section Vice-President, 1970
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Chairman: Organic Chemists Club (Delaware) American Chemical Society, 1978
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Chairman: College-Industry Relations Committee, Delaware Section (ACS),
1979 & 1980
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Chairman: North-east ESCA Users Group, Nomination Committee, 1980-1981
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Member: Florida Section ACS, Public Affairs Committee, 1983
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College of Engineering Sabbatical, 1990-1991; Akzo Biomedical Research
Center, Obernburg, Germany
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Award for Excellence in Teaching ("TIP"), F-1995
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Listed in Marquis' Who's Who in Medicine and Healthcare, 1st Edition, 1996.
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Listed in The Official Who's Who of American Inventors, 5th Edition, 1998-1999
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Professional Excellence Program Award ("PEP"), 1998
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American Institute of Medical and Biological Engineering (AIMBE) Fellow
(1999)
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Co-Chair, AIMBE Public Information Committee ( 1999 )
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Who’s Who in Science and Engineering, Millennium Edition. (2000)
University Service
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Graduate Student Co-Coordinator for Materials Department, 1984-present
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Faculty Senate, 1986-1988
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Biomedical Engineering, curriculum co-organizer and advisor, 1984-present
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Biotechnology Patent Committee, 1984-present
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FEEDS coordinator for off-campus students, 1987-1991
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Graduate Council Fellowship Selection Committee for Engineering, 1987-1990
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Search Committee for UF, VP Research and Dean of Graduate School, 1993
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College of Engineering, Tenure and Promotion Committee, 1991-1994
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Chairman: College of Engineering Biomedical Engineering Graduate Academic
Program (BEGAP), 1994-present
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Member MD/PhD Program Committee, 1994-present