Background
Leidheiser, Henry was born on April 18, 1920 in Union City, New Jersey, United States. Son of Henry and Margaret Marie (Steinel) Leidheiser.
Leidheiser, Henry was born on April 18, 1920 in Union City, New Jersey, United States. Son of Henry and Margaret Marie (Steinel) Leidheiser.
Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, University of Virginia, 1941; Master of Science in Physical Chemistry, University of Virginia, 1943; Doctor of Philosophy in Physical Chemistry, University of Virginia, 1946.
Research associate, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, 1946-1949; research chemist, director, Virginia Institute for Science Research, Richmond, 1949-1968; professor of chemistry, Lehigh University, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, 1968-1990; professor emeritus, Lehigh University, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, since 1990. Consultant space science National Aeronautics and Space Administration, 1972-1984. Consultant numerous industrial organizations.
Fellow American Association for the Advancement of Science. Member American Chemical Society, Electrochemical Society (Young Author's award 1948, Research award 1986, 91), National Association Corrosion Engineers (Whitney award 1983), Rotary.
Married Virginia Townsend, February 21, 1944. Children: Margaret Frances, Henry III.