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Harrelson, John Alfred was born on June 9, 1958 in Whiteville, North Carolina, United States. Son of John Alfred and Joanne (Dalton) Harrelson.
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John Alfred Harrelson
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John Alfred Harrelson, American Research chemist. Achievements include research on relationship between SN2 and single electron transfer reaction mechanisms; developed a method to measure homolytic bond dissociation energies in solution; solved mystery around high acidity of Meldrum's Acid. Member American Chemical Society, Lions (board directors 1991-1993).
Education
Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, U. North Carolina, Chapel Hill, 1980; Master of Science in Chemistry, U. North Carolina, Greensboro, 1982; Doctor of Philosophy in Chemistry, Duke U., 1986.
Career
Postdoctoral associate, Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois, 1987-1988; research chemist, DuPont, Waynesboro, Virginia, 1988-1993; senior patent specialist, DuPont, Wilmington, Delaware, since 1993.
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Membership
Member American Chemical Society, Lions (board directors 1991-1993).
Connections
Married Lisa Ann Plowfield, April 4,1992. Children: George Plowfield, Emma Plowfield.
