Chandler Harrison Barkelew

Background

Barkelew, Chandler Harrison was born on October 12, 1919 in Fresno, California, United States. Son of L. Verne and Helen P. (Harrison) Barkelew.

Education

Bachelor, Pomona College, 1941; Doctor of Philosophy, University of California, Berkeley, 1944.

Career

Chemist, Manhattan Project, Berkeley, 1944-1945; engineer, Shell Development, United States and The Netherlands, 1945-1985; retired, Shell Development, United States and The Netherlands, 1985. Lecturer University of California, 1969.

Achievements

• Achievements include fundamental contribution to understanding behavior of chemical reactors.

Membership

Fellow American Association for the Advancement of Science, American Institute Chemists. Member American Institute Chemical Engineers, American Chemical Society.

Connections

Married Virginia M. Koorn, April 12, 1947. Children: Claire A., James H., Julia M.

Father:

L. Verne Barkelew

Mother:

Helen P. (Harrison) Barkelew

Spouse:

Virginia M. Koorn

child:

James H. Barkelew

child:

Claire A. Barkelew

child:

Julia M. Barkelew