Background
Klimpel, Richard Robert was born on September 23, 1939 in Billings, Montana, United States.
materials scientist chemical engineer
Klimpel, Richard Robert was born on September 23, 1939 in Billings, Montana, United States.
Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, North Dakota State University, 1961; Master of Science in Mathematics, North Dakota State University, 1962; Doctor of Philosophy in Materials Science, Pennsylvania State University, 1964.
Process engineer, Dow Chemical Company, Midland, Michigan, 1964-1970; manager engineering analysis division, Dow Chemical Company, Midland, 1970-1980; senior research scientist, Dow Chemical Company, Midland, 1980-1995; retired, 1995. Adjunct Professor mineral processing Pennsylvania State University, 1978-1995. Adjunct Professor materials science U. Florida, since 1995.
Member Society Mining, Metallurgy and Exploration (president 1997, Robert H. Richards award 1988, Distinguished Member award 1988, Arthur F. Taggart award 1992, Antoine M. Gaudin award 1994).