Background
Graessley, William Walter was born on September 10, 1933 in Muskegon, Michigan, United States. Son of William Walter and Mary Iva (Isler) Graessley.
chemical engineering professor
Graessley, William Walter was born on September 10, 1933 in Muskegon, Michigan, United States. Son of William Walter and Mary Iva (Isler) Graessley.
Bachelor of Science, University of Michigan, 1956; Bachelor of Science in Engineering, University of Michigan, 1956; Master of Science in Engineering, University of Michigan, 1957; Doctor of Philosophy, University of Michigan, 1960.
With, Air Reduction Company, 1959-1963; group leader, Air Reduction Company, 1962-1963; member of faculty, Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois, 1963-1982; associate professor chemical engineering and materials science, Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois, 1966-1970; professor, Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois, 1970-1981; Walter P. Murphy professor, Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois, 1981-1982; assistant director Materials Research Center, Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois, 1968-1969; senior science advisor, Exxon Research and Engineering Company, 1982-1987; professor chemical engineering, Princeton University, 1987-1998. Senior visiting fellow Cambridge U., 1979-1980. Distinguished lecturer various universities.
Fellow American Physical Society (executive committee, division high polymer physics 1975-1978, high polymer physics prize awardee). Member Society Rheology (executive committee 1971-1973), American Institute Chemical Engineers, American Chemical Society, National Academy of Engineering.
Married Helen Lorraine Carlsen, June 13, 1953. Children: Kathryn Lorraine, William W., Laurie Jo.