Robert Eugene Rundle (1915 – 9 October 1963) was an American chemist and crystallographer. He was a professor at Iowa State University and fellow of the American Physical Society.
Robert E. Rundle | |
|---|---|
| Born | Robert Eugene Rundle 1915 |
| Died | October 9, 1963 (aged 47–48) U.S |
| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | University of Nebraska California Institute of Technology |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Chemistry |
Early life and education edit
Rundle was born in Orleans, Nebraska in 1915.[1][2] He attended University of Nebraska where he completed a bachelor of science in 1937 and a master's degree in 1938. He completed a Ph.D. in 1941 at the California Institute of Technology.[2] His advisors were Linus Pauling and J. Holmes Sturdivant.[3]
Career and research edit
Rundle joined Iowa State University as an assistant professor of chemistry. From 1945 to 1946, he worked at Princeton University before returning to Iowa State University as a full professor. His research was focused on x-ray diffraction by crystals, inorganic solid-state chemistry, intermetallic and interstitial compounds, hydrogen-bonded substances, compounds of uranium and thorium, and electron-deficient compounds. He was a member of the American Crystallographic Association and served as the president of the organization in 1958.[2] He was a member of the American Association of University Professors.[4]
Awards and honors edit
Rundle was a fellow of the American Physical Society.[2]
Personal life edit
Rundle died from a stroke in Iowa Methodist Hospital on October 9, 1963.[2] He was survived by his wife and three sons.[4]
References edit
- ^ Geological Survey Bulletin. U.S. Department of the Interior, Geological Survey; Washington, D.C. 1969.
- ^ a b c d e "Robert E. Rundle". Physics Today. 17 (1): 124–125. January 1964. doi:10.1063/1.3051340. ISSN 0031-9228.
- ^ Mainz, Vera V.; Girolami, Gregory S. (1998). "GENEALOGY DATABASE ENTRY" (PDF). University of Illinois School of Chemistry.
- ^ a b "Noted chemist Rundle died early today". Ames Daily Tribune. October 9, 1963. p. 1. Retrieved 2019-05-15 – via Newspapers.com.