Background
Saegusa, Takeo was born on October 18, 1927 in Mukden, China. Son of Isamu and Choko Saegusa.
Saegusa, Takeo was born on October 18, 1927 in Mukden, China. Son of Isamu and Choko Saegusa.
Bachelor in polymer synthesis, Kyoto (Japan) University, 1950. Doctor in polymerization catalysts, Kyoto (Japan) University, 1956.
From assistant to associate professor, Kyoto U., 1957-1965; professor, Kyoto U., 1965-1991; professor emeritus, Kyoto U., since 1991; executive vice president, Kansai Research Institute, Kyoto, since 1991. President macromolecular division International Pure and Applied Science, Oxford, England, 1985-1989. President Pacific Polymer Federation, Tokyo, 1991-1992.
Member Society of Polymer Science (honorary).
Married Ayako Saegusa, May 6, 1956. Children: Yumiko, Mamiko.