Background
Austin, Leonard George was born on October 5, 1929 in London, United Kingdom. Son of Albert William and Charlotte Ada (Freeth) Austin. arrived in the United States, 1957.
Austin, Leonard George was born on October 5, 1929 in London, United Kingdom. Son of Albert William and Charlotte Ada (Freeth) Austin. arrived in the United States, 1957.
Bachelor of Science, London University, 1951. Doctor of Philosophy, Pennsylvania State University, 1961.
Chemist, South Eastern Gas Board, London, 1952-1954; fuel engineer, Center Electronics Generating Board, London, 1954-1957; assistant professor fuel technical, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, 1961; associate professor, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, 1961-1966; professor fuels science, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, 1966-1967; professor chemical engineer, North Carolina State University, 1967-1968; professor materials science, Pennsylvania State University, 1968-1977; professor fuels & mineral engineer, Pennsylvania State University, 1977-1989; professor emeritus, Pennsylvania State University, since 1989. Editorial board journal, Powder Technology, Netherlands, 1980-1988, Particle Characterization, Germany, since 1984. Numerous consultant activities, since 1958.
Married Penelope Ann Dahl, December 10, 1951 (divorced 1980). Children: Mark R., Timothy L., Stuart R. Married Sofia Francisca Barreneche, April 15, 1983.