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
editRundle 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
editRundle 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
editRundle was a fellow of the American Physical Society.[2]
Personal life
editRundle 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.