Robert Leo Augustine

Background

Augustine, Robert Leo was born on November 15, 1932 in Omaha. Son of Anthony Charles and Bernice (Czerniak) Augustine.

Education

Bachelor of Science, Creighton U., 1954; Master of Arts, Columbia University, 1955; Doctor of Philosophy, Columbia University, 1957.

Career

Instructor, University Texas, Austin, 1957-1959; assistant professor, University Texas, Austin, 1959-1961; assistant professor, Seton Hall U., South Orange, New Jersey, 1961-1962; associate professor, Seton Hall U., South Orange, New Jersey, 1962-1969; professor of chemistry, Seton Hall U., South Orange, New Jersey, since 1969; chairman chemistry department, Seton Hall U., South Orange, New Jersey, 1988-1991.

Achievements

• Robert Leo Augustine has been listed as a noteworthy Chemistry educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Works

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• book

  • Catalysis of Organic Reactions, Vol. 22
  • Catalytic hydrogenation;: Techniques and applications in organic synthesis
  • Carbon-carbon Bond Formation (Techniques and applications in organic synthesis)

Membership

Member American Chemical Society, Royal Chemical Society, North America Catalysis Society (board directors since 1988), Metropolitan Catalysis Society (board directors 1979-1980, 82-83, 86-87, 92-93), Organic Reactions Catalysis Society (chairman 1982-1986, Executive Board since 1986).

Connections

Married Marilyn Filippella, August 31, 1957. Children: Theresa Marie, Mary Suzanne.

Father:

Anthony Charles Augustine

Mother:

Bernice (Czerniak) Augustine

Spouse:

Marilyn Filippella

child:

Mary Suzanne Augustine

child:

Theresa Marie Augustine