Background
Hoffman, John D. was born on November 26, 1922 in Washington, District of Columbia, United States.
Hoffman, John D. was born on November 26, 1922 in Washington, District of Columbia, United States.
Bachelor of Science, Franklin and Marshall College, 1942; Master of Science, Princeton University, 1948; Doctor of Philosophy, Princeton University, 1949.
Director, Institute Material Research-National Bureau Studies, 1967-1982; professor, chairman nuclear engineering, U. Maryland., 1982-1985; director, Chief Executive Officer,, Michigan Molecular Institute, 1985-1990; distinguished research fellow, Michigan Molecular Institute, 1990; research professor department materials science and engineering, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, since 1990.
Fellow American Physical Society (High Polymer Physics prize 1971). Member National Academy of Engineering, American Dental Association (honorary), Sigma Xi. M C.