Background
Akker, Johannes Archibald Van den was born on December 5, 1904 in Los Angeles, California, United States. Son of John and Mabel (Freebairn) Van den Akker.
Akker, Johannes Archibald Van den was born on December 5, 1904 in Los Angeles, California, United States. Son of John and Mabel (Freebairn) Van den Akker.
Bachelor of Science in Physics/Engineering, California Institute of Technology, 1926. Doctor of Philosophy in Physics, California Institute of Technology, 1931.
Instructor, Washington University, St. Louis, 1930-1934; professor physics, Institute Paper Chemistry, Appleton, Wisconsin, 1935-1970; consultant, American Can Company, Neenah, Wisconsin, 1971-1982; consultant, James River Corporation, Neenah, 1982-1985; consultant, Appleton, Wisconsin, since 1985. Lecturer short courses Technical Association of Pulp and Paper Industry, Atlanta.
Fellow American Association for the Advancement of Science, Technical Association of Pulp and Paper Industry (gold medal 1968), American Physical Society. Member American Institute Physics, Optical Society of America, American Association Physics Teachers, Sigma Xi, Tau Beta Pi, Phi Gamma Delta.
Married Adelaide H. Carrier, June 20, 1930 (deceased January 1955). 1 child, Valerie; married Carmen L. Haberman, June 9, 1958 (deceased March 1989). Married Margaret Koller, January 20, 1990.