James Edwin Smith

Background

Smith, James Edwin was born on December 6, 1951 in Darby, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of James Edwin Senior and Emma Margaret Smith.

Education

Bachelor of Science, University of Southern California, 1977; Doctor of Philosophy, University of Southern California, 1982.

Career

Instructor department chemical engineering, University of Southern California, Columbia, 1979-1982; assistant professor chemical engineering, U. Alabama, Huntsville, 1982-1986; associate professor department chemical and materials engineering, U. Alabama, Huntsville, 1986-1996; professor, U. Alabama, Huntsville, since 1996; director chemical engineering, U. Alabama, Huntsville, 1986-1990; department chairman chemical and materials engineering, U. Alabama, Huntsville, 1990-1997. Adjunct Professor material science U. Alabama, Birmingham, since 1989, U. Alabama, Tuscaloosa.

Achievements

• James Edwin Smith has been listed as a noteworthy materials engineer, chemical engineer, researcher by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Sergeant United States Air Force, 1970-1974. Member AIChE, American Chemical Society, Kiwanis Club of Huntsville, Sigma Xi, TauBeta Pi.

Interests

• Avocations: skiing, water skiing, fishing, tennis, golf, wood carving.

Connections

Married Cynthia Wright. Children: Charles Matthew, Lisa Annual.

Father:

James Edwin Senior

Mother:

Emma Margaret Smith

Spouse:

Cynthia Wright

child:

Charles Matthew Smith

child:

Lisa Annual Smith