Background
Volpe, Angelo Anthony was born on November 8, 1938 in New York City. Son of Bernard Charles and Serafina (Martorana) Volpe.
university administrator chemistry educator
Volpe, Angelo Anthony was born on November 8, 1938 in New York City. Son of Bernard Charles and Serafina (Martorana) Volpe.
Bachelor of Science, Brooklyn College, 1959. Master of Sciences, University Maryland., 1962, Doctor of Philosophy, 1966. Master of Engineering (honours), Stevens Institute Technology, 1975.
Research chemist USNOrdnance Laboratory, Silver Spring, Maryland., 1961-1966.
Assistant professor to professor of chemistry Stevens Institute Technology, Hoboken, New Jersey, 1966-1977. Department chairman chemistry East Carolina University, Greenville, North Carolina, 1977-1980, dean college arts and science, 1980-1983, vice chancelor for academic affairs, 1983-1987.
President Tennessee Technology University, 1987. Adjunct Professor textile chemical North Carolina State University, Raleigh,1978-1982.
Guest lector Plastics Institute American, Hoboken, 1967-1982.
Research chemist United States Navy Ordnance Laboratory, Silver Spring, Maryland, 1961-1966. From assistant professor to professor chemistry Stevens Institute of Technology, Hoboken, New Jersey, 1966-1977. Chairman department chemistry East Carolina University, Greenville, North Carolina, 1977-1980, dean College Arts and Sciences, 1980-1983, vice chancellor for academy affairs, 1983-1987.
President Tennessee Technological University, Cookeville, 1987-2000, retired, 2000, president emeritus, since 2000. Member board of trustee Tusculum College, since 2005, acting president, 2007. Adjunct professor textile chemical North Carolina State University, Raleigh, 1978-1982.
Guest lector Plastics Institute American, Hoboken, 1967-1982.
Member American Chemical Society, Tennessee Academy of Sciences, Sigma Xi, Phi Kappa Phi.
Married Jennette Murray, May 15, 1965.