William Franklin Brill

Background

Brill, William Franklin was born on February 16, 1923 in Utica, New York, United States. Son of Michael and Bella (Godfrey) Brill.

Education

Bachelor of Science, U. Connecticut, 1944; Master of Science, U. Connecticut, 1948; Doctor of Philosophy, U. Connecticut, 1950.

Career

Instructor, U. Connecticut, Storrs, 1950; research associate, University of California, Los Angeles, 1950-1952; senior chemist, Olin-Mathieson, New Haven, 1952-1955; group leader, Petro-Tex, Princeton, New Jersey, 1955-1960; research associate, Petro-Tex, Princeton, New Jersey, 1960-1966; director chemical research, Princeton Chemical Research, 1966-1969; senior scientist, Halcon Research and Development, Montvale, New Jersey, 1969-1986; Dana fellow, Drew U., Madison, New Jersey, 1986-1990; retired, Drew U., Madison, New Jersey, 1990; fellow, Princeton (New Jersey) U., 1986-1987, 91-. Private practice consultant, Skillman, New Jersey, since 1986.

Achievements

• William Franklin Brill has been listed as a noteworthy Chemist, consultant by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

With United States Navy, 1944-1946. Member American Chemical Society, Catalysis Society of New York, Phi Lambda Upsilon, Sigma Xi.

Interests

• Avocations: scuba diving, jogging, swimming, music, gardening.

Connections

Married Yvonne Claeys, December 15, 1952. Children: Naomi, Matthew, Joseph.

Father:

Michael Brill

Mother:

Bella (Godfrey) Brill

Spouse:

Yvonne Claeys

child:

Naomi Brill

child:

Matthew Brill

child:

Joseph Brill