Background
Leonard, Edward F. was born on July 6, 1932 in Paterson, New Jersey, United States. Son of Edward F. and Adelyn (Minder) Leonard.
Leonard, Edward F. was born on July 6, 1932 in Paterson, New Jersey, United States. Son of Edward F. and Adelyn (Minder) Leonard.
Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1953; Master of Science in Chemical Engineering, University of Pennsylvania, 1955; Doctor of Philosophy, University Pennsylvania, 1960.
Member faculty, Columbia University, since 1958; professor chemical engineering, Columbia University, since 1968; also founder seminar on biomaterials., Columbia University. Director Artificial Organs Research Laboratory, vice chairman Center for biomedical Engineering, since 1995.
Fellow American Institute Chemical Engineers (William H. Walker award), American Institute Medical and Biological Engineering Foundation. Member American Society Artificial Internal Organs (president 1972-1973), biomedical Engineering Society (a founder), New York Academy of Medicine.
Children— Mary, Edward F., Gerald, Louise, Joseph.