Dr. Fred E. Luborsky (1923–2010) was an American physical chemist noted for his contributions to the field of permanent magnetism and amorphous metals. [1] [2] Luborsky held 21 patents.[1][3] Luborsky was a fellow in the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers,[2] a fellow of the American Institute of Chemists[2] and a fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science.[2] He was also president of the IEEE's Magnetic Society.[2] He was elected to the National Academy of Engineering in 1985.[1] Luborsky received Centennial Medal of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers.[2] The Chicago Tribune called Luborsky "an internationally known authority on permanent magnets and amorphous metals".[2]
Life and career edit
- 1947: Bachelor in chemistry, University of Pennsylvania[1]
- 1951: doctorate, physical chemistry, the Illinois Institute of Technology[1][2]