Background
Albright, Lyle Frederick was born on May 3, 1921 in Bay City, Michigan, United States. Son of William Edward and Isabella (Sidebotham) Albright.
Albright, Lyle Frederick was born on May 3, 1921 in Bay City, Michigan, United States. Son of William Edward and Isabella (Sidebotham) Albright.
Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering, University of Michigan, 1943; Master of Science in Chemical Engineering, University of Michigan, 1944; Doctor of Philosophy in Chemical Engineering, University of Michigan, 1950.
Laboratory technician, Dow Chemical Company, Midland, Michigan, 1939-1941; chemical engineer, E.I. duPont de Nemours & Company, Hanford, Washington, 1944-1946; research chemical engineer, Colgate-Palmolive Company, Jersey City, 1950-1951; assistant professor, U. Oklahoma, Norman, 1951-1954; associate professor, U. Oklahoma, 1954-1955; associate professor, Purdue University, West Layette, Indiana, 1955-1958; professor chemical engineering, Purdue University, since 1958. Consultant to numerous chemical petroleum companies, since 1960.
Fellow American Institute of Chemical Engineers (director 1982-1984, Van Antwerpen award 2003). Member American Chemical Society, International Brotherhood Magicians, Sigma Xi, Tau Beta Pi.
Married Jeanette Van Belle, March 4, 1950. Children: Christine, Diane.