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Sheldon Friedlander · Science & Medicine

What

Regarded as a founder of modern aerosol science and the study of atmospheric particles

When

1927, New York City, United States — 2007, Pacific Palisades, California, United States

Where

United States

Biography

Sheldon Friedlander is recognized among Jewish contributors to Science & Medicine — Regarded as a founder of modern aerosol science and the study of atmospheric particles

How & why

Sheldon K. Friedlander was an American chemical engineer regarded as a founder of modern aerosol science and the quantitative study of atmospheric particles. His research and his influential textbook shaped understanding of air pollution and particle behavior, and he was the first recipient of the Fuchs Memorial Award, the field's highest honor. He is included in scholarly listings of Jewish scientists.

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Source: Jinfo.org — Jews in Earth & Planetary Science

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Regarded as a founder of modern aerosol science and the study of atmospheric particles

1927

Source: Jinfo.org — Jews in Earth & Planetary Science