Background
Hansel, James Gordon was born on October 17, 1937 in New York City. Son of Gordon Franklin and Edith (Bradshaw) Hansel.
Hansel, James Gordon was born on October 17, 1937 in New York City. Son of Gordon Franklin and Edith (Bradshaw) Hansel.
Bachelor of Science in Engineering with high honors, Stevens Institute of Technology, 1959. Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Stevens Institute of Technology, 1960. Doctor of Science, Stevens Institute of Technology, 1964.
Member research faculty Princeton University, Guggenheim Laboratories, New Jersey, 1964-1969. Research engineer Exxon Research, Linden, 1969-1972. Manager new catalyst development Engelhard Corporation, Menlo Park, 1972-1981.
Senior engineering associate Air Products and Chemicals, Inc., Allentown, Pennsylvania, 1981—2007. Retired, 2007
Adjunct associate professor Columbia University, New York City, 1976-1980. Visiting lecturer mechanical engineering Stevens Institute of Technology Hoboken, New Jersey, 1970-1976.
Consultant on engineering safety to major corporations, since 1987. Adjunct professor chemical/mechanic engineering Pennsylvania State University, State College, 1992-2000.
Board directors American on Wheels Museum, since 1998. Industrial and professional advisory council Pennsylvania State University, College of Engineering, since 1998. Member American Institute of Chemical Engineers (technical committee on reactive chemicals), International Standards Organization (technical committee on hydrogen vehicles), New York Academy of Sciences, Sigma Xi, Tau Beta Pi.
Married Sarah Elizabeth Martin, December 27, 1964 (deceased March 2003). 1 child, Claire E.; Married Joan Nancy Lasko, January 3, 2004.