Background
Wiederhorn, Sheldon Martin was born on May 4, 1933 in New York City. Son of Joseph and Estha (Wasinsky) Wiederhorn.
materials scientist ceramic engineer
Wiederhorn, Sheldon Martin was born on May 4, 1933 in New York City. Son of Joseph and Estha (Wasinsky) Wiederhorn.
Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering, Columbia University, 1956; Master of Science in Chemical Engineering, University of Illinois, 1958; the Doctor of Philosophy in Chemical Engineering, University of Illinois, 1960.
Research engineer, E.I. duPont de Nemours & Company, Wilmington, Delaware, 1960-1963; physical chemist, National Bureau Standards, Gaithersburg, Maryland., 1963-1966; research chemist, National Bureau Standards, Gaithersburg, Maryland., 1966-1968; supervisory research chemist, National Bureau Standards, Gaithersburg, Maryland., 1968-1978; chief division, National Bureau Standards, Gaithersburg, Maryland., 1978-1981; group leader, National Bureau Standards, Gaithersburg, Maryland., 1981-1988; senior The National Institute of Standards and Technology fellow Materials Science and Engineering Laboratory, National Institute Standards and Technology, Gaithersburg, since 1988.
Fellow American Ceramic Society (distinguished lifetime member 1998, chairman basic science division 1974-1975, Morey award 1977, John Jeppson award 1994, editor journal 1991-1994). Member National Academy of Engineering.
Married Nancy Irene Wanderman, February 18, 1961. Children: Jonathan David, Miriam Ruth.