Background
Gilmer, John Walker was born on July 14, 1956 in Richmond, Virginia, United States. Son of Thomas Edward and Ira Nelzena (Sullivan) Gilmer.
Gilmer, John Walker was born on July 14, 1956 in Richmond, Virginia, United States. Son of Thomas Edward and Ira Nelzena (Sullivan) Gilmer.
Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, College of William & Mary, 1978; Master of Science in Physical Chemistry, U. Massachusetts, 1979; Doctor of Philosophy in Physical Chemistry, U. Massachusetts, 1984.
Postdoctoral fellow, U. Hamburg (Federal Republic of Germany), 1983-1985; assistant professor polymer science, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, 1985-1988; principal scientist, EniChem American Inc., Monmouth Junction, New Jersey, since 1988.
Member American Chemical Society, American Physical Society, Phi Eta Sigma.
Married Karen Madsen Little, June 20, 1981. Children: Kevin, Joel, Paul.