M. Albert Vannice

Background

Vannice, M. Albert was born on January 11, 1943 in Broken Bow, Nebraska, United States. Son of Duane M. and Eugenia R. (Farmer) Vannice.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering, Michigan State University, 1964; Master of Science, Stanford University, 1966; Doctor of Philosophy, Stanford University, 1970.

Career

Engineer, Dow Chemical Company, Midland, Michigan, 1966; engineer, Sun Oil Corporation, Marcus Hook, Pennsylvania, 1970; senior research engineer, Esso Research & Engineer Company, Linden, New Jersey, 1971-1976; associate professor, Pennsylvania State University, State College, 1976-1980; professor, Pennsylvania State University, State College, since 1980; distinguished professor, Pennsylvania State University, State College, since 1991; Mont Rose Fenske professor chemical engineering, since 1996. Consultant Eastman Chemical Company, Kingsport, Tennessee, since 1980. Member of advisory board Adsorption Science & Technology, 1982-1995.

Achievements

• M. Albert Vannice has been listed as a noteworthy Chemical engineering educator, researcher by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member American Institute of Chemical Engineers (professional Progress award 1986), American Chemical Society, North America Catalysis Society (president since 1997).

Connections

Married Bette Ann Clark, January 2, 1971.

Father:

Duane M. Vannice

Mother:

Eugenia R. (Farmer) Vannice

Spouse:

Bette Ann Clark