Background
Schneider, Alfred was born on December 17, 1926 in Gleiwitz, Germany. Son of Artur and Hedwig (Landwehr) Schneider. came to the United States, 1948.
Schneider, Alfred was born on December 17, 1926 in Gleiwitz, Germany. Son of Artur and Hedwig (Landwehr) Schneider. came to the United States, 1948.
Bachelor of Science, Cooper Union, 1951. Doctor of Philosophy, Polytechnic University, New York, 1958.
Development engineer, Celanese Corporation, Newark, 1951-1956;
associate chemical engineer, Argonne (Illinois) National Laboratory, 1956-1961;
manager nuclear research & development, Martin Marietta Corporation, Baltimore, 1961-1964;
manager materials and processes, Nuclear Utility Superior vena cava syndrome, Washington, 1964-1965;
director nuclear technical, Allied Chemical Corporation, Morristown, New Jersey, 1965-1970;
director nuclear technical, Allied Chemical Corporation, Barnwell, South Carolina., 1970-1975;
professor nuclear engineering, Georgia Institute Technology, Atlanta, 1975-1990;
professor emeritus, since 1990. Visiting professor, research affiliate Massachusetts Institute Technology, Cambridge, since 1991. Consultant in field; radioactive waste task force Secretary Energy Advisory Board, Washington, 1991-1993.
Advisor New York State Energy Research & Development Authority, Albany, since 1976.
Member American Association for the Advancement of Science, American Institute of Chemical Engineers (chairman nuclear engineering division 1979), American Chemical Society, American Nuclear Society (executive committee 1980-1983, 89-92).
Married Tosia L., August 20, 1950. Children: James A., George H., David A.