Background
Nachtman, Elliot Simon was born on June 8, 1923 in Cleveland. Son of John and Lena (Ruben) Nachtman.
Nachtman, Elliot Simon was born on June 8, 1923 in Cleveland. Son of John and Lena (Ruben) Nachtman.
Bachelor in Chemistry with honors, Wooster (Ohio) College, 1945. Master of Science in Metallurgical Engineering, Illinois Institute of Technology, 190. Doctor of Philosophy in Metallurgical Engineering, Illinois Institute of Technology, 1968.
Chemist, Manhatten Project, Chicago, 1946-1949; instructor, Illinois Institute Technology, Chicago, 1949-1950; metallurgical engineer, LaSalle Steel Company, Hammond, Indiana, 1950-1952; manager metallurgical development, LaSalle Steel Company, Hammond, Indiana, 1952-1955; research director, LaSalle Steel Company, Hammond, Indiana, 1955-1962; vice president, LaSalle Steel Company, Hammond, Indiana, 1962-1970; principal, Tower Oil and Technology Company, Chicago, since 1970. Consultant Organisation American States, National Bureau Standards, Materials Advisory Board.
Fellow American Society for Microbiology. Member Indiana Lubricant Manufacturing Association (board directors 1980-1986, 92—), American Institute Mining and Metallurgical Engineering, American Society Triblogy and Lubrication Engineering.
Married Emolyn Jarvis, January 26, 1946. Children: Tamah, Marc, John.