Richard John DeSando

Background

DeSando, Richard John was born on April 18, 1932 in Haverhill, Massachusetts, United States. Son of James and Rose (Pepe) diplôme d’Etudes Supérieures.

Education

Bachelor of Science, U. Massachusetts, 1954; Master of Science, Purdue University, 1957; Doctor of Philosophy, U. Cincinnati, 1961.

Career

Senior research chemist, Monsanto Research Corporation, Maimisburg, Ohio., 1961-1965; research specialist, Monsanto Research Corporation, 1965-1969; group leader, Monsanto Research Corporation, 1969-1973; advanced development manager, Monsanto Research Corporation, 1973-1976; manager, materials development, Monsanto Research Corporation, 1976-1991; manager, materials development, Edgerton, Germeshauser, and Greer Mound Applied Technology, Miamisburg, since 1991. Adjunct professor of chemistry, U. Dayton, Ohio, 1965-1974, Sinclair Community College, Dayton, 1977-1985.

Achievements

• Richard John DeSando has been listed as a noteworthy Physical chemist by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member American Chemical Society, American Crystallographic Society, American Association for the Advancement of Science.

Interests

• Avocations: woodworking, gardening, golf, painting.

Connections

Married Ruth Ann Gullett, May 29, 1965. Children: Richard, Nicholas.

Father:

James DeSando

Mother:

Rose (Pepe) DeSando

Spouse:

Ruth Ann Gullett

child:

Richard DeSando

child:

Nicholas DeSando