Michael Patrick Cava

Background

Cava, Michael Patrick was born on February 13, 1926 in Brooklyn. Son of Michael R. and Catherine (Lombardo) Cava.

Education

Bachelor of Science, Harvard University, 1946; Master of Science, University of Michigan, 1948; Doctor of Philosophy, University Michigan, 1951.

Career

Postdoctoral fellow Harvard University, 1951-1953. From assistant professor to professor Ohio State University, 1953-1965. Professor Wayne State University, Detroit, 1965-1969.

Professor chemistry University Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, 1969-1985. Professor University Alabama, Tuscaloosa, since 1985. Member study section National Institutes of Health, 1987-1991.

Achievements

• Michael Patrick Cava has been listed as a noteworthy Chemist, educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Works

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  • Organic Chemistry A Series of Monographs - Volume 10: Cyclobutadiene and Related Compounds
  • Cyclobutadiene and Related Compounds: Organic Chemistry A Series of Monographs
  • Cyclobutadiene and Related Compounds (Organic Chemistry Monographs, Volume 10)

Membership

Member American Chemical Society.

Connections

Married Esther Laden, June 11, 1951. 1 son, John M.; Married Armelle Laden-Guinard, December 21, 1998.

Father:

Michael R. Cava

Mother:

Catherine (Lombardo) Cava

Spouse:

Armelle Laden-Guinard

Spouse:

Esther Laden