Background
Linden, Henry Robert was born on February 21, 1922 in Vienna, Austria. Son of Fred and Edith (Lermer) Linden. came to the United States, 1939, naturalized, 1945.
Chemical engineering research executive
Linden, Henry Robert was born on February 21, 1922 in Vienna, Austria. Son of Fred and Edith (Lermer) Linden. came to the United States, 1939, naturalized, 1945.
Bachelor of Science, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, 1944. MChemE, Polytechnic University, 1947. Doctor of Philosophy, Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago, 1952.
Chemical engineer, Socony Vacuum laboratories, 1944-1947; with, Institute of Gas Technology, 1947-1978; various research management positions, Institute of Gas Technology, 1947-1961; director, Institute of Gas Technology, 1961-1969; executive vice president, director, Institute of Gas Technology, 1969-1974; president, trustee, Institute of Gas Technology, 1974-1978; various academic appointments, Illinois Institute Technology, Chgo, 1954-1986; Frank W. Gunsaulus Distinguished Professor chemical engineering, Illinois Institute Technology, Chgo, 1987-1990; McGraw professor energy and power engineering and management, Illinois Institute Technology, Chgo, since 1990; interim president, Chief Executive Officer, Illinois Institute Technology, Chgo, 1989-1990; interim chairman, Chief Executive Officer Illinois Institute Technology Research Institute, Illinois Institute Technology, Chgo, 1989-1990; chief operating officer,, GDC, Inc., Chicago, 1965-1973; Chief Executive Officer, Gas Development Corporation subsidiary Institute Gas Technology, Chicago, 1973-1978; also board directors, Gas Development Corporation subsidiary Institute Gas Technology, Chicago president, director, Gas Research Institute, Chicago, 1976-1987; executive advisor, Gas Research Institute, Chicago, since 1987. Board directors Proton Energy Systems, Inc.
Fellow: American Association for the Advancement of Science, American Institute of Chemical Engineers (Ernest W. Thiele award 2000), Institute Energy. Member: American Chemical Society (chairman division fuel chemistry 1967, councilor 1969-1977, H.H. Storch award), Southern Gas Association (honorary), National Academy of Engineering.
Married Natalie Govedarica, 1967. Children from previous marriage: Robert, Debra.