Helmut Wilhelm Schulz

Background

Schulz, Helmut Wilhelm was born on July 10, 1912 in Berlin. Son of Herman Ludwig Wilhelm and Emilie (Specka) Schulz. came to the United States, 1924.

Education

Bachelor of Science, Columbia University, 1933. ChE, Columbia University, 1934. Doctor of Philosophy, Columbia University, 1942.

Career

Research engineer to managing director Union Carbide Corporation, Charleston, West Virginia, 1934-1969. Special assistant to director defense research and engineering United States Department Defense, Washington, 1964-1967. Special assistant to the United States commissioner of education United States Department Education, 1971.

Senior research scientist, adjunct professor chemical engineering Columbia University, New York City, 1972—1983. Founder, director Urban Technology Center, Columbia Engineering School, 1972—1983. Chairman, Chief Executive Officer Dynecology, Inc., Harrison.

Achievements

• Achievements include patents for centrifugation cascade for enrichment of fissionable uranium isotope. Patents for high acceleration rocket motor. Patents for tar-free, slagging coal/waste gasifier. Patents for enhanced oil recovery process. Patents for synthesis of ethanol from ethylene and steam. Patents for waste-to-energy conservation processes. Patents for 60 United States and foreign patents.

Membership

Member New York City Mayor's Science and Technology Advisory Council, 1973-1974. Board directors Charleston Symphony Orchestra, 1956-1962, American Cancer Society, West Virginia, 1954-1958. Chairman West Virginia Atomic Energy Commission, Charleston, 1962-1964.

Fellow American Institute of Chemical Engineers. Member New York Academy of Sciences, American Chemical Society (emeritus), New York Yacht Club, Cosmos Club.

Connections

Son of; married Colette Marie Francoise Prieur, March 6, 1954. Children: Raymond A., Caroline P., Roland W., Robert B., Thomas F.

Father:

Herman Ludwig Wilhelm Schulz

Mother:

Emilie (Specka) Schulz

Spouse:

Colette Marie Francoise Prieur

child:

Raymond A. Schulz

child:

Thomas F. Schulz

child:

Robert B. Schulz

child:

Roland W. Schulz

child:

Caroline P. Schulz