Lionel Samuel Galstaun

Background

Galstaun, Lionel Samuel was born on December 17, 1913 in Kediri, Java, Indonesia. Came to the United States, 1929.

Education

Bachelor of Science, University Dayton, 1933. Master of Science, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1934. Doctor of Philosophy, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1936.

Career

Senior research chemist, Tidewater Association Oil Corporation, Avon, California, 1936-1941; supervisor pilot plants, Tidewater Association Oil Corporation, Avon, California, 1941-1946; supervisor research, Tidewater Association Oil Corporation, Avon, California, 1946-1958; principal engineer, Bechtel Corporation, San Francisco, 1958-1966; process engineering manager, Bechtel Corporation, San Francisco, 1976-1977; manager process engineering, Bechtel Corporation, Houston, 1977-1980; project process manager, Bechtel Corporation, Houston, 1981-1983; manager process engineering, Bechtel Associations, New York City, 1966-1976; retired, 1983. Consultant in field; program manager American Chemical Society, San Francisco, 1949, AIChE, Houston, 1975. Member technical data book committee American Petroleum Institute, 1959-1980.

Achievements

• Achievements include patents for petroleum refining, gas purification, product development.

Membership

President Junior Bach Festival, Berkeley, California, 1965. Member parish council St. James Armenian Church, Westchester County, New York, 1986-1998.

Interests

• Avocations: woodworking, music.

Connections

Son of Samuel Martin and Rose (Apcar) G.

Father:

Samuel Martin Galstaun

Mother:

Rose (Apcar) Galstaun