Background
Gaddy, James Leoma was born on August 16, 1932 in Jacksonville, Florida, United States. Son of Leoma Ithama and Mary Elizabeth (Edwards) Gaddy.
Gaddy, James Leoma was born on August 16, 1932 in Jacksonville, Florida, United States. Son of Leoma Ithama and Mary Elizabeth (Edwards) Gaddy.
Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering, Louisiana Polytechnic U., 1955; Master of Science in Chemical Engineering, U. Arkansas, 1968; the Doctor of Philosophy in Chemical Engineering, U. Tennessee, 1972.
Process engineer, Ethyl Corporation, Baton Rouge, 1955-1960;
project manager, engineering supervisor, Arkansas-Louisiana Gas, Shreveport, Louisiana, 1960-1966;
associate professor chem engineering, U. Missouri, Rolla, 1972-1979;
professor, director research center, U. Missouri, Rolla, 1979-1980;
professor, head chemical engineering, U. Arkansas, Fayetteville, 1980-1988;
distinguished professor, U. Arkansas, Fayetteville, 1988-1991;
emeritus distinguished professor, U. Arkansas, Fayetteville, since 1991. President Bioengring. Resources, Fayetteville, since 1984.
Consultant to 15 organizations;teacher numerous short courses in chemical engineering for industry. Administrator research contracts various companies.
Member of American Association for the Advancement of Science, American Institute of Chemical Engineers (mem speakers bur), Am Society Eng Education, Am Chemical Society, Omega Chi Epsilon, Alpha Chi Sigma, Tau Beta Pi (Eminent Eng 1976).
Married Betty Maricella, September 7, 1952. Children: James, Teresa.