Background
Leighly, Hollis Philip was born on May 28, 1923 in St. Joseph, Illinois, United States. Son of Hollis Philip and Bessie (Haworth) Leighly.
researcher metallurgical engineering educator
Leighly, Hollis Philip was born on May 28, 1923 in St. Joseph, Illinois, United States. Son of Hollis Philip and Bessie (Haworth) Leighly.
Bachelor of Science, University of Illinois, 1948; Master of Science, University of Illinois, 1950; Doctor of Philosophy, University of Illinois, 1952.
Research metallurgical, Bendix Corporation Research laboratories, Detroit, 1952-1954; research metallurgical, Denver Research Institute, 1954-1960; chairman metallurgical Department, University Denver, 1957-1960; associate professor to professor, U. Missouri, Rolla, since 1960. Referee 13th International Symposium on Influence of Radiation on Material Properties, 1987. Visiting professor Benjamin Meaker Foundation, U. Bristol, 1991.
With United States Army, 1943-1946, European Theatre of Operations. Member Sigma Xi (chp. president 1959, 64).
Married Elizabeth Marie Petersen, August 31, 1951. Children: Karen, David.