Background
Wender, Irving was born on June 19, 1915 in New York City. Son of Michael Ptashnick and Minnie (Portnoi) Wender.
consultant researcher engineering educator
Wender, Irving was born on June 19, 1915 in New York City. Son of Michael Ptashnick and Minnie (Portnoi) Wender.
Bachelor of Science, City College of New York, 1936. Master of Arts, Columbia University, 1945. Doctor of Philosophy, University Pittsburgh, 1950.
Research associate Manhattan Project, University Chicago, 1944-1946. Chemist Bureau Mines/Pittsburgh Energy Research Center, 1946-1953. Project coordinator Pittsburgh Energy Research Center, Department Interior, 1953-1968.
Research director Pittsburgh Energy Technology Center, 1972-1979. Director Office Advanced Research and Technology, Office of Fossil Energy, Department Energy, Washington, 1979-1981. Research professor chemistry and petroleum engineering University Pittsburgh, since 1981.
Served in the United States Army, 1942-1946. Member American Chemical Society (Lubrizol award in petroleum chemistry 1982, Pittsburgh award Pittsburgh section 1968), American Institute Chemical Engineers.
Married Reah Margolin, March 22, 1942. Children: Edward L., Donald B., Richard C.