Background
Ladisch, Michael R. was born on January 15, 1950 in Upper Darby, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Rolf Karl and Brigitte M. Ladisch.
Ladisch, Michael R. was born on January 15, 1950 in Upper Darby, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Rolf Karl and Brigitte M. Ladisch.
Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering, Drexel University, Philadelphia, 1973. Master of Science in Chemical Engineering, Purdue University, 1974. Doctor of Philosophy in Chemical Engineering, Purdue University, 1977.
Research engineer Laboratory Renewable Resources Engineering and department chemical engineering Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana, 1977-1978, assistant professor food and agricultural engineering, 1978-1981, associate professor, 1981-1985, professor, 1985-2000, distinguished professor, since 2000. Director Lab Renewable Resources, England, since 1999. Chief Technology Officer Mascoma Corporation, since 2007.
Chairman committee on bioprocess engineering National Research Council, 1991-1992. Member United States National Academy Engineering, American Institute of Chemical Engineers (Food, Pharmaceutical, and Bioengring. Research award 2001), American Chemical Society (librarian 1982-1984, chairman-elect 1985-1986, program chairman 1985-1986, past chairman 1986-1987, coordinator long range program 1990-1994, Van Lanen award BIOT division 1990, W.H. Peterson award Microbiol. division 1977, Agricultural Research award from Purdue University 1985), American Society Agricultural Engineers.
Married Christine Schmitz, July 26, 1975. Children: Sarah, Mark.