Background
Topal, Michael David was born on February 18, 1945 in London. Son of Lawrence Herbert and Jean Lupin Topal. came to the United States, 1946.
Topal, Michael David was born on February 18, 1945 in London. Son of Lawrence Herbert and Jean Lupin Topal. came to the United States, 1946.
Bachelor, Adelphi University, 1967. Doctor of Philosophy, New York University, 1972.
Post doctoral fellow, Princeton University, 1972-1977; assistant professor, U. North Carolina, Chapel Hill, 1977-1984; associate professor, U. North Carolina, Chapel Hill, 1984-1990; professor, U. North Carolina, Chapel Hill, since 1990.
Married Maria Lilly Phillips, September 7, 1969. Children: Daniel Jacob, Aaron Joseph.