Background
Sparks, Robert Edward was born on September 25, 1930 in Marshall, Missouri, United States.
Sparks, Robert Edward was born on September 25, 1930 in Marshall, Missouri, United States.
Bachelor of Science, University Missouri, 1952. Doctor Engineering, Johns Hopkins University, 1960.
Research engineer, Esso Research & Engineering Company, 1960-1962; senior engineer, Esso Research & Engineering Company, 1962-1963; from assistant professor to professor chemical engineering, Case Western Reserve U., 1963-1972; Stanley and Lucy Lapata professor chemical engineering, Washington University, St. Louis, since 1972; also director biological transportation laboratory, chemical engineering department, Washington University, St. Louis. Consultant National Institute Arthritis and Metabolic Disease, 1965-1974, Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company, 1966-1974.
Member American Association for the Advancement of Science, American Institute Chemical Engineers, American Society Artificial Internal Organizations.
Married; 3 children.