Background
Cocke, David Leath was born on August 31, 1944 in Temple, Texas, United States.
Cocke, David Leath was born on August 31, 1944 in Temple, Texas, United States.
AS in Chemistry, Temple Junior College, 1964; Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, University Texas, 1966; Master of Science in Chemistry, Lamar U., 1969; Doctor of Philosophy, Texas Agricultural and Mechanical U., 1972.
Guest scientist, Max-Planck Institute, Stuttgart, Germany, 1973-1974;
guest scientist, Fritz-Haber Institute, Berlin, 1974-1977;
group leader materials analysis and design, Universal Oil Products, Inc., Des Plaines, Illinois, 1977-1983;
associate professor Chemistry, Texas Agricultural and Mechanical U., College Station, 1983-1989;
Gill Chair professor of Analytical Chemistry, Lamar U., Beaumont, Texas, since 1989. Adjunct Professor Chemistry Loyola University, Chicago, 1980-1982. Director materials science Texas Agricultural and Mechanical U., College Station, 1983-1987, director surface science facility, 1986-1989, Adjunct Professor Physics, since 1989.
Adjunct Professor Chemistry Sam Houston State University, Huntsville, Texas, since 1992.
Member NRA, American Chemical Society, Electrochemical Society, Materials Research Society, American Vacuum Society.