Background
Semler, Charles Edward was born on December 27, 1940 in Dayton, Ohio, United States.
Ceramic engineering consultant
Semler, Charles Edward was born on December 27, 1940 in Dayton, Ohio, United States.
Bachelor, Miami University, Oxford, Ohio, 1962; Master of Science, Miami University, Oxford, Ohio, 1965; Doctor of Philosophy, Ohio State University, 1968.
Research engineer Ferro Corporation, Cleveland, 1964-1965. Senior research chemist Monsanto Research Corporation, Dayton, 1968-1970. Assistant professor Washington University, St. Louis, 1970-1971.
Senior research mineralogist Harbison-Walker Refractories, Pittsburgh, 1971-1974. Professor, laboratory director Ohio State University, Columbus, 1974-1986. Refractory consultant Semler Materials Services, 1986-1997, refractories consultant, since 1997.
Invited lecturer Venezuela, 1979, China, 1983, 88, 92, 96, Australia, 1992, 94, 2000, Japan, 1993, Singapore, 2002. Member international executive board Unified International Technology Conference Refractories, 1990-1996, distinguished life member, 1991.
Fellow American Ceramic Society (life, chairman 1984-1985, Cramer award Center Ohio section 1983). Member Academy Ceramics, Technology Assn Refractories Japan (technical editor).
Married Darlene J. Semler, August 25, 1962. Children: David, Doug.