Background
Gill, William Nelson was born on September 13, 1928 in New York City. Son of William Nelson and Frances (Murphy) Gill.
chemical engineering professor
Gill, William Nelson was born on September 13, 1928 in New York City. Son of William Nelson and Frances (Murphy) Gill.
Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering, Syracuse University, 1951. Master of Arts, Syracuse University, 1955. Doctor of Philosophy, Syracuse University, 1960.
Field engineer, American Blower Corporation, 1951-1955; member of faculty, Syracuse University, 1957-1965; associate professor, Syracuse University, 1963-1965; professor chemical engineering, department chairman, Clarkson College Technology, 1965-1971; provost engineering and applied science, State University of New York, Buffalo, 1971-1978; professor chemical engineering, State University of New York, Buffalo, 1982-1987; Glenn Murphy Distinguished professor engineering, Iowa State University, Ames, 1980-1982; Russell Sage professor chemical engineering, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, New York, since 1987. Consultant in field.
Fellow American Institute of Chemical Engineers, American Association for the Advancement of Science. Member American Association for the Advancement of Science, American Association of University Professors, American Chemical Society, American Society Engineering Education (lectureship award chemical engineering division for fundamental contributions to chemical engineering theory and practice 1992), New York Academy of Sciences, Sigma Xi.
Married Chandlee Stevens, August 13, 1982. Children: Alison Louise, Christine Marie, Douglas Max, Max William.